Leah Van Keulen
Victorian Socialists candidate for Tarneit District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- VAN KEULEN, Leah
- Ballot position
- 5
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 11 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $22k
Tarneit in violet, within the Western Metropolitan Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Tarneit District as Victorian Socialists.
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
Hi, I'm Leah. I'm running as a candidate for Tarneit with Victorian Socialists because I believe working-class people are exploited by the existing system, and that we have the power to change things for the better. I have lived in the western suburbs of Melbourne my entire life, and now reside in Werribee.
An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Socialists 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 Victorian Socialists candidate profile. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.
Their stated priorities
- “There's an urgent need for better public transport, affordable housing, and accessible community spaces and services.”
- “I'm passionate about fighting for quality healthcare, education, and easy access to essential services for everyone.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“There's an urgent need for better public transport, affordable housing, and accessible community spaces and services.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Treaty and First Peoples
Not mentioned in what we read.
Transport and roads
- Profile10 Nov 2026“There's an urgent need for better public transport, affordable housing, and accessible community spaces and services.”Victorian Socialists 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“No parent in this country should have to choose between paying the bills and feeding their family.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Health
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I'm passionate about fighting for quality healthcare, education, and easy access to essential services for everyone.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Also mentions
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I'm passionate about fighting for quality healthcare, education, and easy access to essential services for everyone.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I see it in our public schools too, the lowest funded in the country, because working-class kids have never been a priority for the people in power.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Everyone standing in Tarneit District
- MOINUDDIN, Aijaz Independent
- WIGHT, Dylan Australian Labor Party
- ISLAM, SM Zaberul Independent
- ELSBURY, Andrew The West Party
- VAN KEULEN, Leah Victorian Socialists
- NIYONGABIRE, Horizana Family First
- AHMED, Rahima Ibrahim Independent
- RAHN, Maurita Animal Justice Party
- VILLAGONZALO, Walter One Nation Victoria
- RIFAI, A. Raheem The Greens
- UPPARLAPALLE, Venkat Ram Liberal
- SUDHAGANI, Sindhu The Republican
In ballot order.