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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos

Former Bayside mayor Clarke Martin announces run as ‘teal’ candidate in Victorian election

Clarke Martin
Independent Sandringham candidate Clarke Martin says there’s been a ‘real awakening’ in the Victorian electorate following the success of the teals federally. Photograph: Supplied

Clarke Martin, a former suburban mayor, is set to make a third tilt as an independent for the seat of Sandringham at the Victorian election, with the backing of a group that successfully campaigned for “teal” federal MP Zoe Daniel.

Martin, a serving councillor at Bayside city council, announced on Thursday he will run as an independent against Liberal party MP Brad Rowswell, who holds the seat with a 0.65% margin.

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