The topic is the Senate.

It is Thursday, 11 June 2026, at 5:26 am.

Wendy Askew says it was an honor to represent Tasmanians.

In short:

Senator Wendy Askew will not run for re-election.

She won a Senate seat in 2022, beating Eric Abetz.

What's next?

A commentator says the Liberals might lose a Senate spot to One Nation.

The race for a Tasmanian Senate seat is on.

Senator Askew's decision leaves a seat open for a new Liberal.

One Nation might win up to two seats.

A analyst says voters often choose parties over candidates.

Senator Askew was appointed in 2019.

She won a Senate seat in 2022 behind Jonathon Duniam.

Senator Askew decided not to run again.

She said it was an honor to represent Tasmania.

Wendy Askew used to work for Sarah Courtney.

Senator Askew said the Liberal team is united.

She said Tasmanians will have a choice at the next election.

Sarah Courtney might run for Senator Askew's seat.

One Nation might win one or two seats.

The Liberals won two seats at the last election.

One Nation is now more popular.

Labor might lose a seat to One Nation.

Senator Tyrrell used to be part of the Jacqui Lambie Network.

A analyst says the Liberals' second Senate spot is in danger.

Dr Bonham said the swing to One Nation is a big issue.

Most people vote for parties, not candidates.

Name recognition can help, but not always.

Most of the time, people vote for the party.

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