Chris Jobe
Victorian Socialists candidate for Bass District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- JOBE, Chris
- Ballot position
- 1
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 5 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $22k
Bass in violet, within the Eastern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Bass District as Victorian Socialists.
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 Chris. I’m a public school teacher, musician, and member of the Australian Education Union and the Socialists in Schools rank-and-file organising group. I’m a father of three, soon to be a grandfather.
An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Socialists candidate profile, 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 Victorian Socialists candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Victoria’s public schools shouldn’t have to beg for scraps.”
Crime and bail
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Housing and renting
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Treaty and First Peoples
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Transport and roads
Not mentioned in what we read.
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
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Cost of living
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Health
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Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Victoria’s public schools shouldn’t have to beg for scraps.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Full funding means better resources, stronger support and better life outcomes for students and families.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Everyone standing in Bass District
- JOBE, Chris Victorian Socialists
- THORN, Sophie The Greens
- SCHELLEKENS, Nikole One Nation Victoria
- HALSTEAD, Rochelle Liberal
- CAUNEAC, Ben Family First
- BUCKINGHAM, Chris Australian Labor Party
In ballot order.