In short:
A high number of informal votes in a rural NSW electorate with a record number of candidates has been labelled “shameful” by the region’s MP.
By May 6 more than 11,000 informal votes had been recorded in the Riverina electorate, accounting for more than 10 per cent of the voter turnout.
What’s next?
Riverina MP Michael McCormack and political scientist Dominic O’Sullivan say the voting system should be reformed.
13 people in the ballot is a bit excessive. Should be less than 10. But hate to say it but that area considered or primarily older and slower folk. A better ballot has 5 or 6 candidates. Stop giving the oldies more opportunities to screw up.
How about 91 candidates? https://www.ctvnews.ca/federal-election-2025/article/longest-ballot-group-declares-victory-in-poilievres-former-riding-amid-criticism/