Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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James Hall

Family First candidate for Yan Yean District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.

New profile added 12 Nov · campaign quotes added 12 Nov. What's changed

On the ballot as
HALL, James
Ballot position
4
Stood for Parliament
1 time
Running against
7 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$16k

Yan Yean in violet, within the Northern Victoria Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Yan Yean District as Family First.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Yan Yean District as Family First Victoria, 3.3% of first preferences. Not elected. Results

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In their own words

James Hall is proud to stand as the Family First candidate for Yan Yean, bringing strong local connections, extensive professional experience and a commitment to family values. Having grown up in Yarrambat, James has lived in the region his entire life. He attended local public primary and secondary schools before completing a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics at RMIT University.

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

  1. “James is committed to strengthening families, restoring parental influence in education and ensuring government respects the rights and responsibilities of parents.”
  2. “As a committed supporter of Family First's policies, James is firmly pro-life and passionate about protecting parental rights and removing what he considers harmful woke ideology from Victorian schools.”

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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Also mentions

Education

  • Profile12 Nov 2026“James is committed to strengthening families, restoring parental influence in education and ensuring government respects the rights and responsibilities of parents.”Family First candidate profile
  • Profile12 Nov 2026“As a committed supporter of Family First's policies, James is firmly pro-life and passionate about protecting parental rights and removing what he considers harmful woke ideology from Victorian schools.”Family First candidate profile

Everyone standing in Yan Yean 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. 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.