Division 11 (Moreton Bay) by-election, 2025
- 6 News Australia
- Sep 1
- 1 min read
A by-election will take place to fill one vacancy on Moreton Bay City Council.
Key details
Where: Division 11 (Moreton Bay City Council) in Queensland
Why: Resignation of councillor Darren Grimwade
Electoral system: Optional preferential voting and compulsory voting
Date: 27 September
History and past results
Division 11 has been held by Darren Grimwade, a former LNP MP (although no longer a political party member) since 2016. He was easily re-elected in 2020 with a primary vote of more than 75%, and was unopposed when he ran for a third time last year.
Candidates
Listed in ballot paper order:
Ellie Smith (Independent)
Dean Clements (Independent LNP)
Carl Enchelmaier (Independent Labor)
Mal Gibson (Independent)
Clayton Connor (Independent)
Paul Smith (Independent LNP)
Caleb Wells (Independent)
Additionally, Dominika Lis (Independent) withdrew as a candidate prior to official nominations closing.
Analysis
Ellie Smith, who ran in Dickson against Peter Dutton at the federal election, has the significant benefit of name recognition and resources from a campaign just months prior. Paul Smith ran back in 2016, so has his own experience as a candidate for this ward.