Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Bridget Vallence

Liberal candidate for Evelyn District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Evelyn, first elected in 2018.

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On the ballot as
VALLENCE, Bridget
Ballot position
4
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
6 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.0m

Evelyn in violet, within the Eastern Victoria Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Evelyn District as Liberal.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Evelyn District as Liberal, 46.7% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

Bridget Vallence MP has represented the Evelyn electorate in the Victorian Parliament since 2018 and is the Shadow Minister for Finance, Shadow Minister for Jobs and Skills, and Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment. Bridget is passionate about delivering outcomes for her local community, helping people and small business to thrive, responsible financial management, and strengthening our economy.

An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Liberal candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.

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Their record and what they're campaigning on

Bridget Vallence is a sitting member, so each issue starts with their record in Parliament: a summary of how they voted, what they said and the portfolios they held, with the count of sources behind it. Party members usually vote together, so a vote often reflects the party's position. See the full record with every source.

Campaign quotes are word for word from Victorian Liberal candidate profile and bridgetvallence.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Crime and bail

In ParliamentHas called for tougher bail and sentencing laws, more police and police powers to seize knives and machetes. Voted for the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentHas linked housing affordability to land supply and property taxes, and questioned a large development approved without community consultation. Voted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced in April 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Treaty and First Peoples

In ParliamentVoted against the Statewide Treaty Bill 2025. 1 vote

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentHas repeatedly sought upgrades to roads in the Evelyn electorate and criticised public transport funding being directed to the Suburban Rail Loop. Voted against the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

AI and technology

In ParliamentWas shadow minister for the digital economy from 2021 to 2022 and has criticised the pace of the government's digital services rollout. Voted to let the Greens' AI data centres moratorium bill be introduced in August 2026 (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentVoted against the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. 1 vote

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentAs shadow finance minister, has opposed land tax increases, the COVID debt levy and the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy, and called for the gas ban to be reversed. Voted against the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund bill. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentHas pressed the government on the Maroondah Hospital rebuild and ambulance ramping. On the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025, voted for a reasoned amendment to have it withdrawn and redrafted (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Everyone standing in Evelyn District

In ballot order.

How this page is made. Names, parties and ballot positions are from the VEC's official list. Bios and campaign quotes are copied word for word from the candidate's party profile or their own website, and each links to its source: we don't summarise or rate what they say. For sitting members, the record in Parliament is the summary from their member page, where every vote, statement and portfolio behind it is listed with its source. The issues are the same ones used for sitting members' records, so candidates can be compared on equal terms. Election history comes from official VEC and AEC results. Donations are as published on VEC Disclosures.