--- title: "Eureka: candidates and political ads | Politics Computer" description: "Eureka: who holds the seat, who's running at the Victorian election on 28 November, and what they're spending on Facebook and Instagram ads." url: "https://politics.computer/seats/vic/eureka" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Seats](https://politics.computer/seats) Victorian state district # Eureka In the Western Victoria region. Votes on Saturday 28 November, in 15 days. The advertiser we follow here has spent $500–$2K on Facebook and Instagram ads. ## Sitting member - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Michaela_Settle_at_Eureka_state_election_forum%2C_2026_(3)_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Michaela Settle** Labor, Eureka ](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) ## On the ballot: 9 candidates In ballot-paper order, as the Victorian Electoral Commission published them. 1. 1 Belinda Zivkovic Independent 2. 2 Sam McColl Greens 3. 3 [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) Labor 4. 4 Andy Raven Victorian Socialists 5. 5 Ian Maxwell Harkness Family First 6. 6 Wendy Morrison Animal Justice Party 7. 7 Paul Ballinger One Nation 8. 8 Emma Muir Liberal 9. 9 Steven Venditti-Taylor Independent Source: [Victorian Electoral Commission nominations](https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/state-districts/eureka-district/nominations) (© Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0). Linked names are sitting members. About ## About Eureka Eureka is an electoral district of the Victorian Legislative Assembly in Western Victoria. It is held by Michaela Settle of the Australian Labor Party. The district covers the east and southeast of Ballarat and parts of Golden Plains and Moorabool shires. Michaela Settle's Facebook and Instagram ads focus on infrastructure and transport, health, education, crime and safety, and cost of living. Created Redistribution of electoral boundaries in 2021 Came into effect 2022 Victorian state election Predecessor district Buninyong (abolished) Main towns Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Meredith, Lethbridge, Teesdale, Inverleigh Sitting member Michaela Settle, Australian Labor Party Summarised by AI from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral%5Fdistrict%5Fof%5FEureka), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. ## Who's advertising MPs and candidates for Eureka whose Facebook pages we follow, by what they've spent. 1. [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) MP, Labor $500 –$2K 15 ads, 15 running At least Up to (Meta only publishes ranges) ## What they're promising in Eureka Promises from the ads of the MPs and candidates above, most repeated first. Each one links to the ad it's quoted from. [Every Victorian promise](https://politics.computer/promises/vic) 1. ### Labor Dental clinics > Ten free dental clinics for adults and kids. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/25ae68b8e19cccb38d09de0cb8c54a7d72e85874474a8c1a37d88540b6298997) In 3 ads from [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) 2. ### Labor Dental care > That’s Labor’s plan for free dental clinics. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/25e700a4d7ef432c7f35a0e30588f76937e630f75899791cb6bd7f9095f53c36) In 2 ads from [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) 3. ### Labor Athletics track > A re-elected Labor Government will invest $1.2 million to help deliver a new synthetic athletics track for Bacchus Marsh Little Athletics Club. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/75a8dd4d9cd1a7ce67d63e2940ce8df536e053f0d371f294f07d2a41f4471507) In 2 ads from [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) 4. ### Labor School upgrade > A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $21.6 million for a major refurbishment of Canadian Lead Primary School. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/3509557063cb25b50dfcf76f781198080826ff6a05261b1f7d65d6d8bd95a70a) In 2 ads from [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) 5. ### Labor Traffic lights > A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will deliver $2.25 million for pedestrian operated traffic lights, right here in Teesdale. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/205fa41759ab4acb91a6cae05f9fb8abad2b59622d8b905112446496f2230962) From [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) 6. ### Labor Footpaths > A re-elected Labor Government will invest $2 million for paving the way. This is to provide footpaths across the eastern suburbs of Ballarat, including Canadian, Golden Point and Brown Hill. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/8ea59b1f2f6889ee0c5f0f06ec5415c50a418e6fceac9c1cc3e649a2bde2bdb4) From [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) 7. ### Labor Hospital redevelopment > We're building a new emergency department and a bigger, better Ballarat Base Hospital. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/3a9d8fcd8d8ca5fa13d0bf4f86d6e09f7d4ae77fc8ce65a7796ad51d7d193aa2) From [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) 8. ### Labor Local priorities > We'll do up Darley with $5 million for local priorities. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/25ae68b8e19cccb38d09de0cb8c54a7d72e85874474a8c1a37d88540b6298997) From [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) 9. ### Labor Sports ground funding > A re-elected Labor Government will invest $1 million at the Gordon Recreation Reserve to make this oval a level playing field. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/0b20ef2e4e431a8742580f3b30b18c44c6178ef2eddd1854e3ade77f53b17ffd) From [Michaela Settle](https://politics.computer/mp/michaela-settle) ## Their biggest ads - [![A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will deliver $2.25 million for pedestrian operated traffic lights, right here in Teesdale. A Carroll L](https://politics.computer/media/205fa41759ab4acb91a6cae05f9fb8abad2b59622d8b905112446496f2230962?w=480) Michaela Settle$100–$199 spent Running since 22 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/205fa41759ab4acb91a6cae05f9fb8abad2b59622d8b905112446496f2230962) - [![A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $21.6 million for a major refurbishment of Canadian Lead Primary School.](https://politics.computer/media/3509557063cb25b50dfcf76f781198080826ff6a05261b1f7d65d6d8bd95a70a?w=480) Michaela Settle$100–$199 spent Running since 22 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/3509557063cb25b50dfcf76f781198080826ff6a05261b1f7d65d6d8bd95a70a) - [![It was great to announce a re-elected Labor Government will invest $1.2 million to help deliver a new synthetic athletics track for Bacchus ](https://politics.computer/media/75a8dd4d9cd1a7ce67d63e2940ce8df536e053f0d371f294f07d2a41f4471507?w=480) Michaela Settle$100–$199 spent Running since 22 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/75a8dd4d9cd1a7ce67d63e2940ce8df536e053f0d371f294f07d2a41f4471507) - [![I’m focused on local priorities, and a re-elected Carroll Labor Government will keep delivering for Bacchus Marsh.](https://politics.computer/media/25ae68b8e19cccb38d09de0cb8c54a7d72e85874474a8c1a37d88540b6298997?w=480) Michaela SettleUnder $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/25ae68b8e19cccb38d09de0cb8c54a7d72e85874474a8c1a37d88540b6298997) - [![I’m focused on local priorities, like making sure Ballarat has the health services we need.](https://politics.computer/media/3a9d8fcd8d8ca5fa13d0bf4f86d6e09f7d4ae77fc8ce65a7796ad51d7d193aa2?w=480) Michaela SettleUnder $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/3a9d8fcd8d8ca5fa13d0bf4f86d6e09f7d4ae77fc8ce65a7796ad51d7d193aa2) - [![I’m focused on local priorities, like great schools and getting the basics right with footpaths in some of the oldest parts of Ballarat.](https://politics.computer/media/6d46c768b5ec609c688529c93a83a459ecc720308c12f02b874f7f343cf6962f?w=480) Michaela SettleUnder $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/6d46c768b5ec609c688529c93a83a459ecc720308c12f02b874f7f343cf6962f) - [![Michaela Settle and Labor are making dental care free, fixing the Western Freeway and recruiting 1,500 more police.](https://politics.computer/media/6e280c69985f790bfc4a058bf924ad527fde95712761048871514a2c1c9863fd?w=480) Michaela SettleUnder $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/6e280c69985f790bfc4a058bf924ad527fde95712761048871514a2c1c9863fd) - [![I’m focused on local priorities, like great schools in Bacchus Marsh.](https://politics.computer/media/88b483495ee60ef4c0d7c1250148bc94454d169fa460dbd3de0fb6c2bd41a076?w=480) Michaela SettleUnder $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/88b483495ee60ef4c0d7c1250148bc94454d169fa460dbd3de0fb6c2bd41a076) - [![I’m focused on local priorities, including practical cost of living help for working people.](https://politics.computer/media/baa9fd6fe5c0490bd80bec9ab6bba48bdd9b4bf014873f09048a1d6bdc6accc6?w=480) Michaela SettleUnder $100 spent Running since 7 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/baa9fd6fe5c0490bd80bec9ab6bba48bdd9b4bf014873f09048a1d6bdc6accc6) - [![We announced that a re-elected Labor Government will invest $1 million at the Gordon Recreation Reserve to make this oval a level playing fi](https://politics.computer/media/0b20ef2e4e431a8742580f3b30b18c44c6178ef2eddd1854e3ade77f53b17ffd?w=480) Michaela SettleUnder $100 spent Running since 22 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/0b20ef2e4e431a8742580f3b30b18c44c6178ef2eddd1854e3ade77f53b17ffd) ## Other districts in Western Victoria - [Bellarine](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/bellarine) - [Geelong](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/geelong) - [Lara](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/lara) - [Lowan](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/lowan) - [Melton](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/melton) - [Polwarth](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/polwarth) - [Ripon](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/ripon) - [South Barwon](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/south-barwon) - [South-West Coast](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/south-west-coast) - [Wendouree](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/wendouree) --- [Politics Computer](https://politics.computer/) A free reference for Australian politics. 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