Nationals Leader Peter Walsh is expecting a solid showing for Nationals candidate for Shepparton Kim O’Keeffe in today’s election.
Mr Walsh, who is the incumbent Member for Murray Plains, cast his ballot this morning at 208 Primary School in Echuca.
He is the $1.01 favourite to retain the seat of Murray Plains, spent the morning in the electorate before heading to Melbourne.
Mr Walsh offered some insight into how the party was shaping up in the seats of Shepparton, Morwell and Mildura.
“I believe we’ll do well in Shepparton because Kim O’Keeffe is a fine candidate,” Mr Walsh said.
“Again in Morwell we’ve got a top candidate in Martin Cameron, who has done a terrific job during the campaign.
“Mildura will be more of a challenge because you’ve got a first term independent, although Jade (Benham) is a very good candidate.
“We’re also hopeful of regaining an upper house seat for Northern Victoria.”
Mr Walsh said he would be heading to Bulleen for the Matthew Guy’s election party.
“I’m pretty positive about how the campaign has gone, but whether that is enough to change the government remains to be seen,” he said.
The Nationals are looking to play their role and build on the current tally of six seats in the lower house.