Electoral results for the district of Leichhardt (Queensland)
The district of Leichhardt is an electorate of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of Queensland. Its electoral results reflect the political preferences of voters within the geographical boundaries of the district at each state election.
Electoral results for Leichhardt, Queensland, typically encompass a breakdown of votes cast for each candidate, including the primary vote share and the distribution of preferences under Queensland's optional preferential voting system. The results also identify the winning candidate, the margin of victory (the difference in votes between the winning candidate and the runner-up), and the swing compared to the previous election. This swing indicates the change in support for each party or independent candidate.
Historical election results for Leichhardt are available through the Queensland Electoral Commission (ECQ) and other parliamentary research sources. These results allow for analysis of voting trends, shifts in political alignment, and the overall political landscape of the region over time. Factors influencing the electoral results can include local issues, state-wide trends, the popularity of individual candidates, and the performance of the major political parties.
Analysis of Leichhardt's electoral results often considers demographic factors, such as the age, income, and occupation of residents, as well as significant industries present in the district (e.g., tourism, agriculture). Commentary on the results frequently appears in news reports and political analysis following each election.