Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Jan Heald

Animal Justice Party candidate for Evelyn District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.

On the ballot as
HEALD, Jan
Ballot position
5
Stood for Parliament
1 time
Running against
6 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$79k

Evelyn in violet, within the Eastern Victoria Region.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Evelyn District as Animal Justice Party.
  2. 26 Nov 2022 · state electionStood for Evelyn District as Animal Justice Party, 4.2% of first preferences. Not elected. Results

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In their own words

Jan Heald is the Animal Justice Party's candidate for Evelyn, bringing more than 30 years of experience as an advocate for animals, the environment and her local community. With a professional background in customer service and public relations, Jan has devoted much of her life to volunteering for causes she believes in.

An excerpt, word for word, from Animal Justice 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 Animal Justice Party candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

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

Climate and environment

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“She believes protecting Evelyn's distinctive leafy environment is essential and is deeply concerned about the impacts of inappropriate development and suburban sprawl on native habitats and local biodiversity.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile

Integrity

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“She believes elected representatives should always put their communities first by listening, acting with integrity and making decisions that deliver genuine public benefit.”Animal Justice Party candidate profile

Everyone standing in Evelyn District

In ballot order.

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