Cessnock, September 17, 2024 — In a landmark electoral upset, Daniel Watton has secured the mayoral position in Cessnock, ending Labor’s long-standing control of the role. With only a handful of votes remaining to be counted, Watton has achieved a decisive lead, receiving 49.41% of the vote compared to incumbent Jay Suvaal’s 42.39%.
Watton’s victory marks the first time since 2008 that an Independent candidate has claimed the mayoral seat in Cessnock, highlighting a significant shift in local political dynamics. The Green Party’s Llynda Nairn garnered 8.20% of the vote.
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