Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Emma Kealy

The Nationals candidate for Lowan District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November. Currently the member for Lowan, first elected in 2014.

New campaign quotes added 12 Nov. What's changed

Website: emmakealy.comFacebookXInstagram

On the ballot as
KEALY, Emma
Ballot position
3
Stood for Parliament
1 time, elected once
Running against
7 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$364k

Lowan in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Lowan District as The Nationals.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Lowan District as The Nationals, 58.9% of first preferences. Elected. Results

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In their own words

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Their record and what they're campaigning on

Emma Kealy 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 The Nationals candidate profile and emmakealy.com. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “A Jess Wilson-led Liberal and Nationals Government will invest $5 million to establish Living Soils – Centre of Excellence for Soils, bringing farmers, universities and industry together to improve soil health, farm productivity and environmental sustainability.”
  2. “Three communities in Lowan’s south-west will benefit from funding for upgrades to road safety and sporting infrastructure under a Liberal and Nationals Government.”

Crime and bail

In ParliamentHas called for more police resources in regional Victoria, including restored police station opening hours and action on fuel theft from farms. 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Housing and renting

In ParliamentVoted to let the Greens' rent controls bill be introduced (a procedural vote). Has raised housing shortages in regional Victoria and introduced a bill on protecting agricultural land in planning decisions. 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. In 2023 said the Liberals and Nationals welcomed a bill on a statement of recognition and Aboriginal self-determination in children's services. 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Transport and roads

In ParliamentVoted against the Transport Infrastructure and Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, which lets the Premier declare precincts around major transport works such as the Suburban Rail Loop. Has raised the condition of rural and regional roads. 1 vote, 2 statements

Campaigning
  • Website12 Nov 2026“Three communities in Lowan’s south-west will benefit from funding for upgrades to road safety and sporting infrastructure under a Liberal and Nationals Government.”emmakealy.com

AI and technology

In ParliamentHas raised cybersecurity concerns about a single statewide health information system. Voted to let the Greens' bill for a moratorium on new hyperscale data centres be introduced (a procedural vote). 1 vote, 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Gambling and racing

In ParliamentIn 2023 raised concerns from pubs and clubs about proposed gaming reforms and supported a Nationals amendment on venues near the casino. 1 statement

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Cost of living

In ParliamentHas spoken against the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy, saying it will hit farmers hardest and be passed on to renters, and has raised cost-of-living pressure on families. 2 statements

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Health

In ParliamentOn the Health Safeguards for People Born with Variations in Sex Characteristics Bill 2025, voted for a reasoned amendment to withdraw and redraft the bill (a procedural vote). Has pressed for promised mental health and wellbeing locals in Horsham, Hamilton and Ararat, and asked about surgery cancelled during health worker strikes. 1 vote, 2 statements, 1 portfolio

Campaigning

Not mentioned in the campaign material we read.

Everyone standing in Lowan 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.