In the Cook by-election, the Liberal party has successfully retained the federal seat previously held by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, with Simon Kennedy emerging as the victor, winning well over two-thirds of the vote. Scott Morrison, who farewelled his position, has shown support for Kennedy as his successor. The election saw a significant voter turnout, with the Coalition aiming to move past Morrison's legacy as Cook goes to the polls. Morrison made a last-minute plea to voters alongside the Liberal Party's candidate. 6 News has projected an easy win for the Liberals in this by-election.
Cook byelection: Liberal candidate Simon Kennedy wins Scott Morrison’s former seat https://t.co/KCuM7bCpXB
The Liberal party has retained former prime minister Scott Morrison's federal seat of Cook, with candidate Simon Kennedy winning well over two thirds of the vote. https://t.co/9XVY2mfIvA
#BREAKING 🚨 6 News projects the Liberals will easily retain Cook in today’s by-election | #6NewsAU https://t.co/6Lu5k4iWDi
With voting underway in the Cook by-election, former prime minister and electorate MP Scott Morrison has made a last minute plea to voters while standing alongside the Liberal Party's candidate. https://t.co/fz0iKa80pp
Coalition hopes to exorcise the ghost of Scott Morrison as Cook goes to the polls https://t.co/PT4zoUM06N
Scott Morrison farewells Cook, backs Simon Kennedy as successor https://t.co/SvlLEhb98T