--- title: "Kew: candidates and political ads | Politics Computer" description: "Kew: 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/kew" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Seats](https://politics.computer/seats) Victorian state district # Kew In the Southern Metropolitan region. Votes on Saturday 28 November, in 14 days. The advertiser we follow here has spent $10.8K–$17.8K on Facebook and Instagram ads. ## Sitting member - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Jess_Wilson_0026_(cropped).png?width=96)**Jess Wilson** Liberal, Kew ](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) ## On the ballot: 10 candidates In ballot-paper order, as the Victorian Electoral Commission published them. 1. 1 Man Liang Independent 2. 2 Sophie Torney Independent 3. 3 Jackie Carter Greens 4. 4 David Sun Labor 5. 5 David Laird One Nation 6. 6 Samantha Lincolne Victorian Socialists 7. 7 [Jess Wilson](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) Liberal 8. 8 Ann Seeley Family First 9. 9 Juliet Hales Animal Justice Party 10. 10 Finlay Davis Independent Source: [Victorian Electoral Commission nominations](https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/state-districts/kew-district/nominations) (© Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0). Linked names are sitting members. About ## About Kew Kew is an electoral district of the Victorian Legislative Assembly in eastern Melbourne, a few kilometres from the city centre, centred on the suburbs of Kew and Kew East. It is held by Jess Wilson of the Liberal Party. The Liberal Party and its predecessors have generally held the seat, which was created in 1927\. Jess Wilson's ads focus on crime safety, infrastructure transport, economy tax, housing, education and cost of living. Created 1927 Region Southern Metropolitan Sitting member Jess Wilson, Liberal Party Most notable former member Dick Hamer, Premier of Victoria 1972 to 1981 Former members (1927 to 1981) Wilfrid Kent Hughes, Arthur Rylah and Dick Hamer Named after Kew in England, per the naming account of Nicholas Fenwick Summarised by AI from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral%5Fdistrict%5Fof%5FKew), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. ## Who's advertising MPs and candidates for Kew whose Facebook pages we follow, by what they've spent. 1. [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) Party leader, Liberal $10.8K –$17.8K 66 ads, 66 running At least Up to (Meta only publishes ranges) ## What they're promising in Kew 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. ### Liberal Police numbers > We'll recruit an additional 3,000 police officers. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/fb530fcd9031c7922fddfe16c7040b81a0d766d5a45568b53551109337c2baf4) In 4 ads from [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) 2. ### Liberal High rises > I'll scrap Labor's high rises for Kew Junction. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/dc712affa0a56106c75ca5b6a7449f87b87f10e8fa4268e7bf3a2576f8246166) In 2 ads from [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) 3. ### Liberal Police stations > Restoring Boroondara Police Station to a 24/7 operation. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/fb530fcd9031c7922fddfe16c7040b81a0d766d5a45568b53551109337c2baf4) From [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) 4. ### Liberal Planning rules > My Liberal team will scrap Labor’s activity centre rules. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/af93f400b23a489b7cc333150a76cb3d76e3b2fab1996e28b0c697ce8c6e48cf) From [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) 5. ### Liberal School infrastructure > We'll replace outdated buildings and build new permanent classrooms, staff facilities and office spaces. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/0120a611b744a3d34caa160b3b570e49d87c0d4060210f07aaf3aadb0352fce0) From [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) 6. ### Liberal Police station hours > Restoring Boroondara Police Station to a 24/7 operation. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/f279904fe75cd18cf9b6368913528aa818f714fa5a980fd48066d69e3f191eba) From [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) 7. ### Liberal Police station reopenings > Reopen the more than 40 police stations. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/f279904fe75cd18cf9b6368913528aa818f714fa5a980fd48066d69e3f191eba) From [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) 8. ### Liberal Pedestrian crossings > Liberal Government to deliver safer pedestrian crossings in Kew. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/1085cae32a14bdb36c12fd33049bac566145addd45c3f9dcaa85df842cb117de) From [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) 9. ### Liberal School upgrades > We'll deliver the next stage of the school's master plan, including new classrooms, upgraded library facilities, and new outdoor spaces. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/7678a3d910d58985306c34147f30e2365bdf745d318c4f98408d99ee5c550beb) From [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) 10. ### Liberal Road maintenance > $5 billion investment in repairing and rebuilding Victorian roads. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/a83bf50a049a44829be55a294f8adf8b093c3b2e444f28f54000e824d5b05c0d) From [Jess Wilson MP](https://politics.computer/mp/jess-wilson) ## Their biggest ads - [![It's time for a fresh start Victoria.](https://politics.computer/media/dc712affa0a56106c75ca5b6a7449f87b87f10e8fa4268e7bf3a2576f8246166?w=480) Jess Wilson MP$2.4K–$3.2K spent Running since 6 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/dc712affa0a56106c75ca5b6a7449f87b87f10e8fa4268e7bf3a2576f8246166) - [![While other premiers are prepared to stand up to the Prime Minister, Ben Carroll is missing in action. It’s embarrassing, we’re the second ](https://politics.computer/media/6ee04500a5e39c6e9a92706cdcd96f942d41fe34d7534dd267a6632dd8d699f3?w=480) Jess Wilson MP$1.5K–$2K spent Running since 1 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/6ee04500a5e39c6e9a92706cdcd96f942d41fe34d7534dd267a6632dd8d699f3) - [![Live along Yarra Boulevard? Here’s an update on noise cameras to tackle hooning. The Environment Minister has now confirmed in writing that](https://politics.computer/media/5dce811042e97550bb02eec387f9e3061525f4e05ebae70ea3c61da3bf9faa4a?w=480) Jess Wilson MP$1.1K–$1.3K spent Running since 6 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/5dce811042e97550bb02eec387f9e3061525f4e05ebae70ea3c61da3bf9faa4a) - [![Delivering for Kew. A plan for Victoria.](https://politics.computer/media/7dda06c7abe07f2416bfd5e6053af2a33903b49e8ca7114d2753fadabe8c95f6?w=480) Jess Wilson MP$600–$897 spent Running since 25 Sept](https://politics.computer/ad/7dda06c7abe07f2416bfd5e6053af2a33903b49e8ca7114d2753fadabe8c95f6) - [![My team has a plan to keep Boroondara locals safe. We'll recruit 3,000 more police, put PSOs back on every platform and reopen police stati](https://politics.computer/media/fb530fcd9031c7922fddfe16c7040b81a0d766d5a45568b53551109337c2baf4?w=480) Jess Wilson MP$600–$798 spent Running since 6 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/fb530fcd9031c7922fddfe16c7040b81a0d766d5a45568b53551109337c2baf4) - [![I need Max Williams on my team to ensure a Fresh Start for Rowville and Victoria. Learn more about Our Plan at www.ourplan.au](https://politics.computer/media/6d776b1a6b4be51b5b6fcb1522d28c7bcc4110024428e6fb98063cf36a7d6700?w=480) Jess Wilson MP$300–$499 spent Running since 13 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/6d776b1a6b4be51b5b6fcb1522d28c7bcc4110024428e6fb98063cf36a7d6700) - [![I need Theo Zographos on my team to ensure a Fresh Start for Ashwood and Victoria. Learn more about Our Plan at www.ourplan.au](https://politics.computer/media/ce7386f70f7d213f31a59a53d239ee24aba4f8fbce1d96c1c8130a43479fab54?w=480) Jess Wilson MP$300–$499 spent Running since 13 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/ce7386f70f7d213f31a59a53d239ee24aba4f8fbce1d96c1c8130a43479fab54) - [![I need Frank Schiefler on my team to ensure a Fresh Start for Hastings and Victoria. Learn more about Our Plan at www.ourplan.au](https://politics.computer/media/eb684fc4d713ddd9f75d4a180222fce0bef36a612e20b019ae4cf92deabdb354?w=480) Jess Wilson MP$300–$499 spent Running since 13 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/eb684fc4d713ddd9f75d4a180222fce0bef36a612e20b019ae4cf92deabdb354) - [![I will deliver the upgrades Kew East Primary School has been fighting for if I have the honour of being elected your Premier. Parents, teac](https://politics.computer/media/0120a611b744a3d34caa160b3b570e49d87c0d4060210f07aaf3aadb0352fce0?w=480) Jess Wilson MP$300–$498 spent Running since 6 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/0120a611b744a3d34caa160b3b570e49d87c0d4060210f07aaf3aadb0352fce0) - [![My Liberal team will scrap Labor’s activity centre rules, return planning controls to local communities and councils, and give Kew locals a ](https://politics.computer/media/af93f400b23a489b7cc333150a76cb3d76e3b2fab1996e28b0c697ce8c6e48cf?w=480) Jess Wilson MP$300–$498 spent Running since 6 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/af93f400b23a489b7cc333150a76cb3d76e3b2fab1996e28b0c697ce8c6e48cf) ## Other districts in Southern Metropolitan - [Albert Park](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/albert-park) - [Ashwood](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/ashwood) - [Bentleigh](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/bentleigh) - [Brighton](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/brighton) - [Caulfield](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/caulfield) - [Hawthorn](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/hawthorn) - [Malvern](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/malvern) - [Oakleigh](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/oakleigh) - [Prahran](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/prahran) - [Sandringham](https://politics.computer/seats/vic/sandringham) --- [Politics Computer](https://politics.computer/) A free reference for Australian politics. 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