Two horse race: Labor's Jeff Drayton still holding onto hope despite Nationals looking set to retain seat of Upper Hunter

Caitlin Reid
Updated May 22 2021 - 11:48pm, first published 11:28pm
NOT CONCEDING: Labor leader Jodi McKay (left) and Labor candidate for Upper Hunter Jeff Drayton (right) with a large crowd of party supporters at the Muswellbrook Workers Club on Saturday night.
NOT CONCEDING: Labor leader Jodi McKay (left) and Labor candidate for Upper Hunter Jeff Drayton (right) with a large crowd of party supporters at the Muswellbrook Workers Club on Saturday night.

DESPITE early ballot results indicating the Nationals will retain the seat of Upper Hunter, Labor candidate Jeff Drayton still believes his party has a chance in what is now a two horse race.

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Caitlin Reid

Caitlin Reid

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Caitlin Reid is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, focussing on a range of topics including Tamworth Regional Council, education, property and entertainment. To get in touch, email caitlin.reid@austcommunitymedia.com.au