{
  "id": 19724793,
  "title": "Live: Victorian election campaign rolls on as parties appeal to regions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/live-victorian-election-campaign-rolls-on-as-parties-appeal-to-regions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T23:05:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-13/victoria-election-campaign-live-blog-november-13/107381434"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Victorian election campaigning continues as political parties endeavor to capture the electorate's attention, particularly in regional areas. As per the latest analysis from digital campaign platform Populares, the Labor Party is currently leading the pre-election online advertising expenditure, investing substantially in online content. However, both the Liberal and One Nation parties argue that their content stands out in the digital landscape.\n\nAn analysis by ABC data journalist Kate Ashton reveals that Labor's online advertising spend has been steep. When Cranbourne was established for the 1992 state election, it encompassed a vast area, stretching from Carrum Downs in the west, across Western Port Bay in the south, and up to the Bunyip River in the east. Following a boundary reshuffle in 2002, the seat's dimensions were reduced to approximately 63 square kilometers, primarily focusing on Cranbourne and its surrounding suburbs. Since 2002, Labor has maintained a dominant presence in the seat. Previous Labor member Jude Perera faced off against former VFL player Geoff Ablett in the 2010 and 2014 elections, but Labor has consistently won the seat since 2002 with a significant primary vote, even when facing minor right-wing parties that garnered nearly 15% of the vote in 2022.\n\nThe 2022 election also saw a minor surge in support for right-wing parties, which could potentially translate into competitive outcomes for seats like Cranbourne, where One Nation is reportedly making inroads among non-Anglo voters.",
  "summary": "Liberal leader Jess Wilson was spotted pouring beers in Wodonga last night, while the Carroll government has promised to freeze a tax on farmers if re-elected.",
  "key_points": [
    "Victorian election campaign ongoing, targeting regions",
    "Labor leads online ad spending, Cranbourne historically Labor",
    "One Nation gaining ground among non-Anglo voters in 2022"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}