Bean counting continues as independent candidate Jessie Price eyes a 'not-so-safe' Labor seatPBy Patrick BellTopic:Australian Federal Elections2h ago2 hours 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 ahead on a two-candidate preferred vote of 50.3 per cent and about 500 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 a number of booths.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 2h ago2 hours agoWed 7 May 2025 at 1:50am, updated 56m ago56 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 3:35amShare 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 darkLiberal leadership race narrows to two likely contenders, Ley and Taylor Topic:Liberal Party of AustraliaPhoto shows Angus Taylor Sussan LeyPeter Dutton lands in Canberra as Coalition MPs divide on nuclear policyLIVEPhoto shows Peter Dutton walks through an airport with microphones and cameras surrounding him.ASIC takes action against Macquarie for 'significant' failuresTopic:Business and Industry RegulationPhoto shows Macquarie Group headquarters, SydneyA feedback loop tanked Dutton's campaign in its final weekAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Clive Palmer NPCRelated 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 darkLiberal leadership race narrows to two likely contenders, Ley and Taylor Topic:Liberal Party of AustraliaPeter Dutton lands in Canberra as Coalition MPs divide on nuclear policyTopic:ElectionsASIC takes action against Macquarie for 'significant' failuresTopic:Business and Industry RegulationA feedback loop tanked Dutton's campaign in its final weekAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbJust InMember for Lingiari calls out racism at pre-polling boothTopic:Government and Politics6m ago6 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 4:25amRelief felt by Australians as cost of crude oil drops to four year lowTopic:Oil and Gas7m ago7 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 4:24amNew player shakes up regional Queensland electricity monopolyTopic:Electricity Production and Distribution10m ago10 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 4:20amKaren Webb's time as police commissioner was not without controversyTopic:Police12m ago12 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 4:19amMore Just InBack to top