Jo Armstrong
The Nationals candidate for Ripon District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- ARMSTRONG, Jo
- Ballot position
- 12
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 11 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $364k
Ripon in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Ripon District as The Nationals.
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
I’m a proud Tatyoon local who has spent ten years serving this community as a councillor. I know what it means to live and work here, to be accountable to my neighbours, deliver on a budget, and actually get things done. Right across the Ripon electorate, people are doing it tough.
An excerpt, word for word, from The Nationals 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 Nationals candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “Lower inflation - a stronger economy.”
- “Cheaper energy.”
- “Affordable homes.”
- “Safer communities.”
Crime and bail
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Safer communities.”The Nationals candidate profile
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Affordable homes.”The Nationals candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile10 Nov 2026“While a councillor, I’ve spent years fighting for better roads, more health services and housing that locals can afford.”The Nationals candidate profile
AI and technology
Not mentioned in what we read.
Gambling and racing
Not mentioned in what we read.
Cost of living
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Lower inflation - a stronger economy.”The Nationals candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Cheaper energy.”The Nationals candidate profile
Health
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Better healthcare for the regions.”The Nationals candidate profile
Also mentions
Integrity
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I will commit to you that I will front up, I will stick to what I say and always fight for what is best for our region.”The Nationals candidate profile
Everyone standing in Ripon District
- WOJTKOWSKI, Krzysztof Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party Victoria
- QUINCE, Bernard Independent
- MCGRATH, Mark Family First
- SKRUZNY, Ronald Labour DLP
- BRENNAN-JONES, Taylah Victorian Socialists
- BARRY, Jeff Libertarian (formerly Liberal Democrats)
- ANDREI, Trevor Scott Independent
- HAYLETT, Martha Australian Labor Party
- DRYLIE, Tim The Greens
- BUXTON, Donna One Nation Victoria
- READ, Megan Liberal
- ARMSTRONG, Jo The Nationals
In ballot order.