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Locals wanting to cast their vote early in the May 18 federal election are now able to in Kempsey.
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Pre-polling opened on Monday April 29.
There are eight candidates looking to replace the retiring member Luke Hartsuyker in Cowper.
In ballot order they are:
- Ruth Meads, Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group)
- Pat Conaghan, The Nationals
- Alex Stewart, United Australia Party
- Andrew Woodward, Labor
- Rob Oakeshott, Independent
- Lauren Edwards, The Greens
- Kellie Pearce, Animal Justice Party
- Allan Green, Independent
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The pre-polling centre in Kempsey is at shop 2, 80-82 Smith St.
The times the centre is open are:
- Monday April 29 to Friday May 3, 8.30am to 5.30pm
- Monday May 6 to Thursday May 9, 8.30am to 5.30pm
- Friday May 10, 8.30am to 6pm
- Saturday May 11, 9am to 4pm
- Monday May 13 to Tuesday May 14, 8.30am to 5.30pm
- Wednesday May 15, 8.30am to 6pm
- Thursday May 16, 8.30am to 5.30pm
- Friday May 17, 8.30am to 6pm
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