Gavin Morris has won the Newcastle lord mayoral byelection, defeating candidates from major parties. The result was announced after a live coverage event by the Newcastle Herald.
The byelection field included Liberal candidate Jenny Barrie, Labor candidate Declan Clausen, Greens candidate Charlotte McCabe, independent Gavin Morris, Socialist Alliance candidate Stephen O'Brien, and independent Milton Caine.
Morris's victory brings an end to the race to fill the vacant lord mayor position. The Newcastle Herald provided live updates as votes were counted.
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