THE 2026 state election campaign is reaching its final stages, with at least 11 candidates set to contest the seat of Frankston.
Nominations for state election candidates close shortly after publication deadline. As of 7 November, the candidates for Frankston are: Paul Edbrooke (Labor), Bree Ambry (Liberal), Katie Goulas (Greens), Paul Stafford (One Nation), Julie Harman (Animal Justice), Andrew Cheeseman (Victorian Socialists), Jeff Knipe (Legalise Cannabis), Peter Nicholes (Family First), and independents Chrysten Abraham, Henry Kelsall, and Nicola Barry.
Frankston Council has been tracking major party funding promises towards its “Frankston City First priority projects”.
The Labor Party has pledged $3 million for the Bruce Park Pavilion redevelopment, $3.5 million for the Len Phelps Pavilion refurbishment, $100,000 for the Langwarrin Men’s Shed upgrade, and $450,000 in “budgeted funds” towards the Monterey Reserve Precinct revitalisation.
The Liberal Party has promised $3.5 million to the Len Phelps Pavilion refurbishment, and $200,000 towards the Langwarrin Men’s Shed upgrade. In neighboring electorates, the state opposition has also promised $607 million for a major extension and duplication of Thompsons Road.
The seat of Frankston has been held by Labor’s Paul Edbrooke since 2014. At the 2022 election, Edbrooke defeated Liberal candidate Michael O’Reilly by a margin of 8.7 percent.
Early voting commences next week on 18 November, with state election day taking place on 28 November. For more information visit vec.vic.gov.au
First published in the Frankston Times – 10 November 2026