Michael Denman
Victorian Socialists candidate for Hastings District in the Legislative Assembly (lower house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.
- On the ballot as
- DENMAN, Michael
- Ballot position
- 2
- Stood for Parliament
- Not since 2022
- Running against
- 6 others
- Donations to them
- None disclosed
- Donations to their party
- $22k
Hastings in violet, within the Eastern Victoria Region.
Election history
- 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Hastings 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 Michael. I’m running as the Victorian Socialists candidate for Hastings in November’s state election. I’ve been a Crib Point local for five years now, and grew up on the Mornington Peninsula.
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
- “I believe we have a duty to fight for a fairer society with its foundation in well-funded public schools, affordable and quality housing, and public ownership of critical resources and infrastructure.”
Crime and bail
Not mentioned in what we read.
Housing and renting
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I believe we have a duty to fight for a fairer society with its foundation in well-funded public schools, affordable and quality housing, and public ownership of critical resources and infrastructure.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
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
Education
- Profile10 Nov 2026“I believe we have a duty to fight for a fairer society with its foundation in well-funded public schools, affordable and quality housing, and public ownership of critical resources and infrastructure.”Victorian Socialists candidate profile
Everyone standing in Hastings District
- COULSON, Chloe Animal Justice Party
- DENMAN, Michael Victorian Socialists
- WILLOUGHBY, Isaac The Greens
- MERCURIO, Paul Australian Labor Party
- SCHIEFLER, Frank Liberal
- SMART, Jason Independent
- ANGELICO, Peter One Nation Victoria
In ballot order.