Des John
Family First candidate for Bendigo East District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- JOHN, Des
- Ballot position
- 1
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 8 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $16k
Bendigo East in violet, within the Northern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Bendigo East District as Family First.
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
Des John’s family moved to Melbourne from country New South Wales in the early 1970s. His parents’ motivation was to give their children the maximum opportunities for education and future employment and career prospects. Des and his wife married in 1978, and they have been blessed with six amazing children and 17 grandchildren.
An excerpt, word for word, from Family First candidate profile, checked 13 Nov 2026. Follow the link for the full text.
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What they're campaigning on
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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
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AI and technology
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Gambling and racing
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Cost of living
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Health
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Everyone standing in Bendigo East District
- JOHN, Des Family First
- DUNN, Bonnie Animal Justice Party
- NORSEN, Denali Victorian Socialists
- HAWKEN, Cheryl One Nation Victoria
- LETHLEAN, Andrew The Nationals
- WRIGHT, Liz Independent
- HOSKINS, Kristie Independent
- RICKWOOD, Tim Australian Labor Party
- TOLHURST, Michael The Greens
In ballot order.