Who's on your ballotVictorian state election, Saturday 28 November 2026
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Satish Patel

Liberal candidate for Western Metropolitan Region in the Legislative Council (upper house) at the election on Saturday 28 November.

On the ballot as
PATEL, Satish
Ballot position
Group C, 3rd in group
Stood for Parliament
1 time
Running against
42 others
Donations to them
None disclosed
Donations to their party
$2.0m

The Western Metropolitan Region, which elects five members.

Election history

  1. 28 Nov 2026 · state electionStanding for Western Metropolitan Region as Liberal.
  2. 3 May 2025 · federal electionStood for the federal seat of Fraser as Liberal, 16.2% of first preferences. Not elected. Results

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

Satish Patel is a husband, father, and community leader in Melbourne’s Western suburbs. He migrated from India 21 years ago and began working in restaurants across Melbourne. After earning a master’s degree in information systems management, Satish became a business owner, working in internet and computer services.

An excerpt, word for word, from Victorian Liberal 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 Liberal candidate profile and satish-patel.com.au. Each quote links to where it was published. “Not mentioned” means only that it isn't in those pages.

Their stated priorities

  1. “He believes that our city should be a safe place for all Victorians and is focused on delivering 3000 more police to keep Victorians safe.”

Crime and bail

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“He believes that our city should be a safe place for all Victorians and is focused on delivering 3000 more police to keep Victorians safe.”Victorian Liberal candidate profile

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

  • Profile10 Nov 2026“As part of Jess Wilson’s New Liberal team, Satish will help deliver the Fresh Start that Victoria deserves with reduced crime, lower costs and a government that works.”Victorian Liberal candidate profile

Health

Not mentioned in what we read.

Everyone standing in Western Metropolitan Region

In ballot order.

How this page is made. Names, parties and ballot positions are from the VEC's official list. Bios and campaign quotes are copied word for word from the candidate's party profile or their own website, and each links to its source: we don't summarise or rate what they say. The issues are the same ones used for sitting members' records, so candidates can be compared on equal terms. Election history comes from official VEC and AEC results. Donations are as published on VEC Disclosures.