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Disendorsed One Nation candidate poised to lead one of Australia's largest regional cities

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Troy Thompson has won 46.77 per cent of the official first preference count, putting him just ahead of Jenny Hill on 43.53 per cent. The challenger's campaign centred on a four-year rates freeze and anti-crime measures. In 2020, Mr Thompson was One Nation's candidate for the state seat of Thuringowa but weeks before the election he withdrew citing personal reasons.

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Troy Thompson tipped to be next Townsville mayor as swing towards independents continue

After 12 years, independent Troy Thompson looks set to be Townsville's new mayor, one of a slew of election surprises across regional Queensland as voters turn against incumbents.

1 month ago·Australia

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