Bean counting continues as independent candidate Jessie Price eyes a 'not-so-safe' Labor seatPBy Patrick BellTopic:Australian Federal Elections41m ago41 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 1:50amCandidates for Bean, independent Jessie Price and Labor's David Smith. (ABC News: Emily Anderson/David Sciasci)abc.net.au/news/act-once-considered-a-safe-labor-seat-the-count-still-unclear/105263056Link copiedShareShare articleCounting is continuing in the southern ACT electorate of Bean, where independent Jessie Price is on the cusp of an upset win over two-term Labor incumbent David Smith.Based on the reported preference flows so far, the ABC's election computer projects Ms Price will finish on a two-candidate preferred vote of 50.4 ahead by about 800 votes.Federal politics live updates: Get the latest on the post-election election landscapeLive results: Find out what's happening in your seat as counting continuesJessie Price (centre) with supporters watching the results roll in. (ABC News: Joel Wilson)Labor is comfortably ahead on the primary vote with 41.2 per cent to 26.7 for Ms Price.The ABC's chief elections analyst Antony Green said Mr Smith would win with 27.1 per cent of preferences from the Liberal and Green candidates."But (he is) currently attracting only 25.8 per cent," Mr Green said.David Smith is waiting to see if he is returned as the member for Bean. (ABC News: Emmy Groves)The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is yet to report the two-candidate preferred counts from several booths, including the Woden pre-poll centre.ACT Senate spots firm upWith two-thirds of the ACT Senate vote counted, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher is now assured of re-election, alongside independent David Pocock who was declared elected on election night.Labor's primary vote has improved from the figures on election night to 31.7 per cent — a 1.6 per cent swing against it.Katy Gallagher of Labor is also the federal minister for the public service. (ABC News: Ian Cutmore)Election fallout and analysis:Liberal Party's Tim Wilson reclaims Goldstein, while Labor MPs retain Franklin and WillsANALYSIS: The Coalition and Clive Palmer didn't win their own election culture warAge, income and housing cleave a divide in how Australians voteWant even more? Here's where you can find all our 2025 federal election coverageCatch the latest interviews and in-depth coverage on ABC iview and ABC ListenIndependent ACT Senator David Pocock's vote has dipped slightly as the count has progressed, but at 39.4 per cent is still almost double his 2022 result.Mr Green said while Senator Gallagher has fallen just short of a quota, she is likely to be elected on the surplus of Senator Pocock's vote, without needing preferences from excluded candidates.The Liberal vote has also improved in latter stages of the count to 17.2 per cent, which is still a 7.6 per cent swing against it, and barely more than half a quota.Posted 41m ago41 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 1:50am, updated 16m ago16 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:14amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesPakistan's prime minister vows India's attacks will 'not go unpunished'LIVEPhoto shows A man rides his motorbike through rubble in the darkASIC takes action against Macquarie for 'significant' failuresTopic:Business and Industry RegulationPhoto shows Macquarie Group headquarters, SydneyCourt orders release of 'vicious' CCTV footage after three-year legal battleTopic:CrimePhoto shows External images of Reiby Youth Detention Centre.A feedback loop tanked Dutton's campaign in its final weekAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Clive Palmer NPCNationals leader backs in nuclear as Liberal senator demands it be scrappedLIVEPhoto shows Liberal Party launch in SydneyRelated storiesACT voters show once again there's no such thing as a safe seatPAnalysis by Patrick BellPhoto shows David smiles talking to two people.Surge in support for independents in the ACT as David Pocock re-electedTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A side by side image of a man and a womanRelated topicsACTAustralian Federal ElectionsCanberraPolitical Parties and MovementsTop StoriesPakistan's prime minister vows India's attacks will 'not go unpunished'Topic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPhoto shows A man rides his motorbike through rubble in the darkASIC takes action against Macquarie for 'significant' failuresTopic:Business and Industry RegulationCourt orders release of 'vicious' CCTV footage after three-year legal battleTopic:CrimeA feedback loop tanked Dutton's campaign in its final weekAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbNationals leader backs in nuclear as Liberal senator demands it be scrappedTopic:ElectionsJust InFather who fatally shook baby has 10 years added to jail timeTopic:Courts17m ago17 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:13amLiberal leadership race narrows to two likely contenders, Ley and Taylor, as MPs split over nuclearTopic:Liberal Party of Australia21m ago21 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:09amKaren Webb to step down as NSW police commissionerBREAKING2m ago2 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:29amBean counting continues as independent Jessie Price eyes a 'not-so-safe' Labor seatTopic:Australian Federal Elections16m ago16 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:14amMore Just InBack to top