Riverina
Federal electorate · New South Wales
Named after the area covered by the electoral division.
Covers: The Division of Riverina consists of: Coolamon Shire Council, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, Cowra Shire Council, Hilltops Council, Junee Shire Council, Lockhart Shire Council, Snowy Valleys Council, Temora Shire Council, Upper Lachlan Shire Council, Wagga Wagga City Council, Weddin Shire Council, and Yass Valley Council.
| Enrolled voters | 128,537 |
|---|---|
| Area | 52,410 sq km |
| Demographic rating | Rural – outside capital cities and without majority of enrolment in major provincial cities. |
| Established | 11 Dec 1900 |
| Name first used | 1901 federal election Note: The name was modified to 'Riverina-Darling' for the 1984 federal election before being changed to 'Riverina' for the 1993 federal election. |
| Boundary gazetted | 10 October 2024 |
Current member
2025 federal election: two-candidate preferred
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McCormack ✓ | The Nationals | 66,276 | 62.62 | +2.91 |
| Mark Jeffreson | Labor | 39,561 | 37.38 | -2.91 |
2025 federal election: first preferences
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McCormack ✓ | The Nationals | 42,678 | 40.32 | +5.93 |
| Mark Jeffreson | Labor | 19,506 | 18.43 | -6.50 |
| Mark Craig | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 10,427 | 9.85 | +2.50 |
| Jenny Rolfe | Independent | 6,909 | 6.53 | +6.53 |
| James Gooden | Independent | 5,080 | 4.80 | +4.80 |
| Pheonix Valxori | The Greens | 4,767 | 4.50 | -2.24 |
| Desiree Gregory | Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party | 4,217 | 3.98 | -0.09 |
| Christine Onley | Libertarian | 2,338 | 2.21 | +2.21 |
| Richard Foley | Citizens Party | 2,233 | 2.11 | +2.11 |
| Mark Burge | Family First | 2,151 | 2.03 | +2.03 |
| Grant Hardwick | Independent | 1,861 | 1.76 | +1.76 |
| Barbara Baikie | Independent | 1,858 | 1.76 | +1.76 |
| Jake Davis | Independent | 1,812 | 1.71 | +1.71 |
| Informal ballots | 13,443 | 11.27 | +4.21 | |
Candidate percentages are of formal votes; the informal share is of all ballots cast.
Results at each election
| Election | Elected | Party | Two-candidate % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Michael McCormack | The Nationals | 62.62 |
| 2022 federal election | Michael McCormack | The Nationals | 64.85 |
| 2019 federal election | Michael McCormack | The Nationals | 69.48 |
| 2016 federal election | Michael McCormack | The Nationals | 66.44 |
| 2013 federal election | Michael McCormack | The Nationals | 71.17 |
| 2010 federal election | Michael McCormack | The Nationals | 68.17 |
| 2007 federal election | Kay Hull | Nationals | 66.23 |
| 2004 federal election | Kay Hull | Nationals | 70.66 |
Every contest for a division of this name since 2004, each on the boundaries in force at the time. The two-candidate figure is the winner's share of the final count.
Election figures and profile © Commonwealth of Australia (AEC), CC BY 4.0. Date established from the Parliamentary Handbook. ✓ marks the elected candidate.