Emma Mendelsohn
The West Party candidate for Laverton District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- MENDELSOHN, Emma
- Ballot position
- 2
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 8 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $21k
Laverton in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Laverton District as The West Party.
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
Emma Mendelsohn believes the west is one of Melbourne’s great places to live, and that it deserves recognition as a marquee destination in its own right. She is a local resident, business owner and employer of local young people, and she and her family have built their life here. Their stake in the west’s future is personal.
An excerpt, word for word, from The West Party 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 The West Party candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Her priorities are clear: improve the amenity of Laverton for every resident, secure the services and infrastructure a growing community needs, protect and expand open space, and ensure everyone has fair and equal access to opportunity.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
Not mentioned in what we read.
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
Not mentioned in what we read.
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
Not mentioned in what we read.
Health
Not mentioned in what we read.
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“She also contributes to the Victorian Skills Authority’s Industry Advisory Group, where she advocates for stronger training pathways that lead school leavers into skilled careers.”The West Party candidate profile
Integrity
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Government should reflect the wishes of the community it is elected to represent, and integrity must be central to how decisions are made.”The West Party candidate profile
Everyone standing in Laverton District
- NGUYEN, Lucy The Greens
- MENDELSOHN, Emma The West Party
- PAREDES, Rufo One Nation Victoria
- GARCIA, Jo Family First
- CONNOLLY, Sarah Australian Labor Party
- MANSOURI JAJAEE, Shohre Animal Justice Party
- CHITTEDI, Suchithra The Republican
- NOUNE, Ghada Liberal
- RUDD, Van Thanh Victorian Socialists
In ballot order.