Elmer Batres
Family First candidate for Sunbury District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- BATRES, Elmer
- Ballot position
- 11
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 10 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $16k
Sunbury in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Sunbury 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
Born in El Salvador, the smallest country in continental America, Elmer Batres experienced the hardships of growing up during the country's civil war. After becoming a Christian at just five years of age, his faith became a guiding influence throughout his life. In 1990, Elmer and his family migrated to Australia in search of a safer and brighter future.
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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Their stated priorities
- “He wants to see families supported, children protected and the freedoms and values that have helped make Australia such a wonderful country preserved for future generations.”
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 Sunbury District
- BREMNER, Adam Victorian Socialists
- DABROWSKI, Elita One Nation Victoria
- VINE, Geoff The West Party
- COTTOM, Simmone Liberal
- BULL, Josh Australian Labor Party
- MOHR, Rohanna Animal Justice Party
- BETHI, Bhasker Reddy The Republican
- STAFFORD, John Labour DLP
- MEDCRAFT, Steve Jack Independent
- GRANGER-BROWN, Lauren The Greens
- BATRES, Elmer Family First
In ballot order.