Karen Hyslop
Australian Democrats candidate for Lowan District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- HYSLOP, Karen
- Ballot position
- 2
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 7 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- None disclosed
Lowan in violet, within the Western Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Lowan District as Australian Democrats.
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
Karen Hyslop is the Australian Democrats candidate for Lowan, bringing 12 years of dedicated local government experience and an outstanding record of community leadership to her campaign for state parliament. A passionate rural advocate, Karen served the Northern Grampians Shire for over a decade, including two highly impactful years as Mayor.
An excerpt, word for word, from Australian Democrats 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
- “Karen’s platform is focused on the issues that matter most: fixing crumbling country roads, addressing inadequate rural health services, easing the rising cost of living and preserving prime farm land.”
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
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Karen’s platform is focused on the issues that matter most: fixing crumbling country roads, addressing inadequate rural health services, easing the rising cost of living and preserving prime farm land.”Australian Democrats 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“Karen’s platform is focused on the issues that matter most: fixing crumbling country roads, addressing inadequate rural health services, easing the rising cost of living and preserving prime farm land.”Australian Democrats candidate profile
Health
- Profile10 Nov 2026“Karen’s platform is focused on the issues that matter most: fixing crumbling country roads, addressing inadequate rural health services, easing the rising cost of living and preserving prime farm land.”Australian Democrats candidate profile
Everyone standing in Lowan District
- BUTLER, Kieran Independent
- HYSLOP, Karen Australian Democrats
- KEALY, Emma The Nationals
- PAVLOVICH, Sue Australian Labor Party
- ELMES, Lee-Ann Family First
- PARTRIDGE, Andrew One Nation Victoria
- DOWNEY, Jos Victorian Socialists
- MORAN, Jeff The Greens
In ballot order.