Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Ava Adams

Independent candidate for Essendon District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.

Website: avaforessendon.com.auFacebookInstagram

On the ballot as
ADAMS, Ava
Ballot position
2
Stood for Parliament
Not since 2022
Running against
7 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
No party

Essendon in violet, within the Northern Metropolitan Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Essendon District as an independent.

No earlier candidacy found. Covers Victorian state elections since 2022 (with by-elections) and federal elections in Victoria in 2022 and 2025, matched on name and party or electorate. A filled marker means elected. Council elections aren't included yet.

In their own words

Hi, I’m Ava Adams, a lifelong local, mum of three and your local Councillor in Moonee Valley. I’ve lived here all my life, raised my family here, built my career here and spent the past six years representing our community as Councillor, including serving as Mayor of Moonee Valley.

An excerpt, word for word, from Their campaign website, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.

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What they're campaigning on

Quoted word for word from Their campaign website and avaforessendon.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “Making it easier for families and young people to live and build a future here”
  2. “Government efficiency, accountability and better transparency”
  3. “More funding for our schools, roads, mental health services, hospitals, sporting facilities and parks”
  4. “Improving public transport and creating safer, connected walking and cycling options”

Crime and bail

  • Website10 Nov 2026“I want to see practical action to improve community safety and the amenity of our streets and public spaces.”avaforessendon.com.au

Housing and renting

  • Website10 Nov 2026“I want to see practical action to make it easier for people to afford a home, raise a family and build a future in the community they call home.”avaforessendon.com.au

Treaty and First Peoples

Not mentioned in what we read.

Transport and roads

  • Website10 Nov 2026“I want to see better-connected public transport, particularly through our bus network, and practical improvements that make it easier for people to get where they need to go.”avaforessendon.com.au
  • Website10 Nov 2026“That includes safer walking and cycling routes, better connections between transport options and infrastructure that works for families, older residents, people with disabilities and commuters.”avaforessendon.com.au

AI and technology

Not mentioned in what we read.

Gambling and racing

Not mentioned in what we read.

Cost of living

  • Website10 Nov 2026“I want to see practical action to make it easier for people to afford a home, raise a family and build a future in the community they call home.”avaforessendon.com.au
  • Website10 Nov 2026“That means looking at housing affordability, access to essential services, healthcare, transport costs and the everyday expenses that put pressure on household budgets.”avaforessendon.com.au

Health

  • Website10 Nov 2026“More funding for our schools, roads, mental health services, hospitals, sporting facilities and parks”avaforessendon.com.au

Also mentions

Climate and environment

  • Website10 Nov 2026“I want to see greener and cooler neighbourhoods, more trees and better protection of our parks and open spaces, while preparing our community for the impacts of a changing climate.”avaforessendon.com.au

Education

  • Website10 Nov 2026“More funding for our schools, roads, mental health services, hospitals, sporting facilities and parks”avaforessendon.com.au

Integrity

  • Website10 Nov 2026“I will support evidence-based decision-making, proper scrutiny of government decisions and greater transparency around how money is being spent and whether projects are delivering the outcomes promised.”avaforessendon.com.au

Everyone standing in Essendon District

In ballot order.

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