Barnaby Joyce (The Nationals) won New England after preferences by 39,014 votes over Laura Hughes (Australian Labor Party).
After preferences, Barnaby Joyce received 76,680 votes (67.06%). Laura Hughes received 37,666 votes (32.94%).
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 | Barnaby JoyceElectedAEC historical incumbent marker | The Nationals | 1 | 59,711 | 52.22% | 76,680 · 67.06% · +1.85 pp swing |
| 2 | Laura Hughes | Australian Labor Party | 4 | 23,233 | 20.32% | 37,666 · 32.94% · -1.85 pp swing |
| 3 | Brent Larkham | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7 | 11,387 | 9.96% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 4 | Wendy Wales | The Greens | 2 | 9,023 | 7.89% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 5 | Natasha Ledger | Independent | 3 | 4,240 | 3.71% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 6 | Holly Masters | Family First | 5 | 3,646 | 3.19% | Not a TCP finalist |
| 7 | Todd Charles Juchau | Trumpet of Patriots | 6 | 3,106 | 2.72% | 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.
