Darren Chester (The Nationals) won Gippsland after preferences by 40,554 votes over Sonny Stephens (Australian Labor Party).
After preferences, Darren Chester received 72,656 votes (69.36%). Sonny Stephens received 32,102 votes (30.64%).
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 | Darren ChesterElectedAEC historical incumbent marker | The Nationals | 4 | 55,036 | 52.54% | 72,656 · 69.36% · -1.21 pp swing |
| 2 | Sonny Stephens | Australian Labor Party | 1 | 22,291 | 21.28% | 32,102 · 30.64% · +1.21 pp swing |
| 3 | Gregory Hansford | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 2 | 15,118 | 14.43% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 4 | Rochelle Hine | The Greens | 3 | 8,897 | 8.49% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 5 | Simon Wilson | Libertarian | 5 | 3,416 | 3.26% | 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.
