UPDATE 10:20 p.m .: Counting continues throughout the region. The latest data from the Queensland Electoral Commission shows 22,844 votes counted.
His next closest contender is Russell Claus at 3,513, followed by Chris « Pineapple ». Hooper with 3,082.
UPDATE 8.30 p.m.: In the by-elections for the Mayor of Rockhampton, more than 21,000 votes were counted. Tony Williams extended his lead with 4582 votes, ahead of Russell Claus (3396), Chris Hooper (3024), Cherie Rutherford (2202) and Donna Kirkland (1893) Nyree Johnson 1573, Dominic Doblo 1220, Rob Crow 842, John Rewald 496, Shane Latcham 441, Christian Shepherd 427, Miranda Broadbent 307, Leyland Barnett 248, Brownyn Laverty-Young 166, Remy McCamley 123, Brett Williams 114 and Chris Davies 96.
UPDATE 7:50 p.m .: Tony Williams retains 21.27 percent of almost 16,000 votes counted his lead and observed the results closely with his supporters.
He said it was too early to predict the final vote for the mayor given the preferential votes.
Mr Williams said that regardless of the result of the mayor’s by-election, given the sheer volume of council matters in hand, he did not have time would rest on his laurels.
INITIAL: Tony Williams has taken a strong lead in the race for Rockhampton Mayor as the early count begins.
At 7:30 p.m., the Queensland Electoral Commission’s informal vote showed that Mr. Williams was sitting at 22.43 percent, ahead of second runner Russell Claus at 16.85 percent.
It’s early days with 12,000 votes, but these two are third with 14.86 percent, ahead of Chris Hooper.
According to the electoral commission’s formal vote, Mr. Williams is 22.43 percent second runner Russell Claus at 16.85 percent.
It’s early days with almost 12,000 votes, but these two are in third place with 14.86 percent, ahead of Chris Hooper.
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