The Runcorn Ward is a

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History

Karawatha Ward

The 2007 Electoral Commission Redistribution split the former Runcorn Ward into Karawatha Ward and

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. Gail Macpherson of

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(who had previously been the representative for Runcorn) ran for Karawatha at the 2008 election and was re-elected. MacPherson retired in 2012 and the election held that year saw Kim Marx elected with a 17.8% swing.

Runcorn Ward

The 2015 Electoral Commission Redistribution created Runcorn Ward, replacing Karawatha Ward while gaining area from

. These changes increased the LNP margin from 16.3% to 17.3%. Marx went on to win the 2016 election.

Results

References

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