Melbourne's Deputy Lord Mayor to Run for Liberal Party
Friday, 7 August 2026
Roshena Campbell will replace Moira Deeming.
In short:
The Liberal Party has chosen Roshena Campbell to replace Moira Deeming.
Roshena Campbell is Melbourne's deputy lord mayor.
Moira Deeming's candidacy was revoked.
Roshena Campbell will likely win a seat in parliament.
The Liberal Party chose Roshena Campbell to run.
She beat out current MP Trung Luu.
Roshena Campbell ran for office before.
Trung Luu will have to reapply for the second spot.
Roshena Campbell is seen as a talented candidate.
She does not live in the area she will represent.
Roshena Campbell lost a previous election.
New candidate after Deeming leaves
The Liberal Party had to choose a new candidate.
Moira Deeming accused a colleague of wrongdoing.
Police did not find any evidence.
Moira Deeming would not apologize.
She was removed as a candidate.
Moira Deeming is now on the crossbench.
Moira Deeming's husband is unhappy.
Roshena Campbell will have to leave her current job.
The Liberal Party's candidate selection was messy.
Moira Deeming initially lost to Dinesh Gourisetty.
Roshena Campbell has family ties to the area.
Roshena Campbell wants to help the state.
A council election will happen if Roshena Campbell wins.
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