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Rockhampton mayoral by-election has 17 candidates in the running, with preferences ‘crucial’ to win

Preferences are set to play a crucial role in the outcome of the Rockhampton by-election this Saturday, with a record-breaking 17 candidates in the race to become the region’s new mayor.
Key points:
- A political commentator says preferences will be crucial in the outcome of Rockhampton’s upcoming by-election
- The by-election was triggered after the resignation of former mayor Margaret Strelow in November 2020
- Ms Strelow has urged residents to think about their preferences
In November, long-time mayor Margaret Strelow resigned after she was found guilty of misconduct by the Councillor Conduct Tribunal.
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