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Cassandra Morgan

Race begins to take over former premier's seat

The resignation of former premier Daniel Andrews triggered a by-election in Mulgrave. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Political hopefuls looking to replace Daniel Andrews in his seat in Melbourne's outer southeast are being urged to stump up a deposit and get their nominations in fast.

The Victorian Electoral Commission on Monday confirmed Lower house Speaker Maree Edwards had issued a writ for the November 18 Mulgrave by-election after Mr Andrews quit politics last month following almost nine years as Victorian premier.

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