David Smith (Australian Labor Party) won Bean after preferences by 700 votes over Jessie Price (Independent).
After preferences, David Smith received 51,700 votes (50.34%). Jessie Price received 51,000 votes (49.66%).
Ranked here by first-preference votes. The elected member is determined by the full preferential count, not necessarily the primary-vote order.
| Primary rank | Candidate | Party | Ballot | First preferences | Primary share | Final TCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David SmithElectedAEC historical incumbent marker | Australian Labor Party | 4 | 42,158 | 41.05% | 51,700 · 50.34% · +50.34 pp swing |
| 2 | Jessie Price | Independent | 2 | 27,120 | 26.41% | 51,000 · 49.66% · +49.66 pp swing |
| 3 | David Lamerton | Liberal | 1 | 23,665 | 23.04% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 4 | Sam Carter | The Greens | 3 | 9,757 | 9.50% | Not a TCP finalist |
These are official final results for the 3 May 2025 federal election. They are historical election records, not a claim about the current House membership or future candidacies.
Candidate biographies, policy positions, political finance, current tenure, and future candidacy remain separate sourced layers.
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