Labor loses Braddon on the back of a huge, unexpected fall in the party's primary vote

Updated May 18 2019 - 11:09pm, first published 10:30pm
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
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

A huge and unexpected 8 per cent swing against her on the primary vote has led to Justine Keay being ousted as the member for Braddon.

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