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Bridget Archer became the Liberal Party's first female member for Bass after claiming victory when Labor's Ross Hart conceded at 9pm. Her swing was far stronger than the national swing. Picture: Scott Gelston

For the sixth consecutive federal election, Bass has deposed its incumbent MHR.

Archer breaks Hart: Bass goes blue as another MP dumped

WINNER: Braddon Liberal candidate Gavin Pearce celebrates with supporters in Burnie after gaining a two-candidate preferred swing of 5.8 per cent that will see him win the seat over the Labor incumbent, Justine Keay. Pictures: Simon Sturzaker 

"We have prioritised jobs, health and our Tasmanian way of life," Liberal candidate Gavin Pearce said.

'Strange result' on the NW Coast ousts Keay

Bass Nationals candidate Carl Cooper and Greens candidate Tom Hall

It may prove to be a two-horse race in Bass on Saturday night. But that would belie the crowded field of candidates.

Bass minor party, independent candidates reflect and look ahead

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Reliving the 2013 federal election in Tasmania - because why not?

Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson casts his vote at Trevallyn.

Bass Liberal MHR Andrew Nikolic celebrates his victory with his support base at his Charles Street office in Launceston.

 Unsuccessful Labor Denison candidate Jane Austin talks with Labor Senator Lisa Singh.

Labor member Sharon Carnes with returned Franklin MHR Julie Collins.

Labor member for Braddon Sid Sidebottom accepts defeat.

Eric Hutchinson - at the time a Liberal candidate for Lyons - casts his vote.

Then-Labor member for Lyons Dick Adams has his say.

Liberal Braddon MHR Brett Whiteley talks to the media after taking the seat from Labor incumbent Sid Sidebottom.

Outgoing Bass Labor MHR Geoff Lyons gets a consolation kiss from granddaughter Grace Sheahan.

Then-Labor Bass MHR Geoff Lyons drops his ballot in the box.

Independent MHR Andrew Wilkie talks to supporters after claiming victory in Denison. 

Bass Greens candidate Lucy Landon-Lane has her say.

Independent MHR Andrew Wilkie talks to supporters after claiming victory in Denison.

The spread at Andrew Nikolic HQ in Charles Street, Launceston.

Then-Greens leader Christine Milne and Senator Peter Whish-Wilson at the Greens election function.

Former leader Bob Brown addresses the party faithful at the Greens election function.

Outgoing Labor Bass MHR Geoff Lyons takes it all in - with a beer in hand - after losing the seat to Liberal Andrew Nikolic.

Greens candidate for Bass Lucy Landon-Lane with husband Chris.

Liberal Lyons MHR Eric Hutchinson celebrates victory with his sons John, and Dave.

Then a hopeful for the seat, Bass Liberal candidate Andrew Nikolic heads to the polls.

Winning Lyons Liberal candidate Eric Hutchinson, with wife Amanda.

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