Federal Parliament · House of Representatives
Garth Hamilton
Member for Groom · Liberal National Party · QLD
Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Security and Affordability · since 17 Feb 2026
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First preferences
41.0%
42,302 votes · -2.7 pts swing
After preferences
55.7%
Against Suzie Holt (Independent)
Winning margin
5.7 pts
A marginal seat
How Groom voted · 2025 federal election
Bar colours show each candidate's party.
First preferences
How Groom voted · 2025 federal election, first preferences
Suzie Holt (IND)17,694 votes,17.1%swing +8.9
Richard Edwards (ALP)17,172 votes,16.6%swing −2.1
Rebecca Konz (ONP)9,860 votes,9.6%swing −0.0
Alyce Nelligan (GRN)5,757 votes,5.6%swing −0.3
Alexandra Todd (FF)3,894 votes,3.8%swing +3.8
Kirstie Smolenski (IND)3,701 votes,3.6%swing −3.5
Jamie Marr (TP)2,839 votes,2.8%swing +1.1
Bars show each candidate's share of formal first-preference votes on a 0–100% scale. Swing is the change in share, in percentage points, as published by the AEC.
After preferences (two-candidate preferred)
55.7%44.3%
The vertical line marks 50%.
Margin 5.7 pts (LNP): marginal by the AEC's thresholds (under 6 points marginal, 6–10 fairly safe, over 10 safe). This describes this result, not a forecast.
Results as a table
| Candidate | Party | Votes | First pref. | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Hamilton | LNP | 42,302 | 40.98% | -2.7 pts |
| Suzie Holt | Independent | 17,694 | 17.14% | +8.9 pts |
| Richard Edwards | Australian Labor Party | 17,172 | 16.64% | -2.1 pts |
| Rebecca Konz | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 9,860 | 9.55% | -0.0 pts |
| Alyce Nelligan | The Greens | 5,757 | 5.58% | -0.3 pts |
| Alexandra Todd | Family First | 3,894 | 3.77% | +3.8 pts |
| Kirstie Smolenski | Independent | 3,701 | 3.59% | -3.5 pts |
| Jamie Marr | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,839 | 2.75% | +1.1 pts |
Source: Australian Electoral Commission