2025 Kiama state by-election

Resignation of previous MP The previous member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, a former Liberal Party Minister turned independent MP, was convicted on charges of sexually abusing two young men. Ward resigned shortly before a vote to expel him was to be proposed by the government in the Legislative Assembly. Previous results ==Key dates==

Some important dates for this by-election included: • 14 August 2025 — Postal vote applications opened • 22 August 2025 — The writ was issued • 22 August 2025 — Electoral rolls closed • 22 August 2025 — Candidate nominations opened • 28 August 2025 — Candidate nominations closed • 29 August 2025 — Candidates were announced • 6 September 2025 — Early voting commenced • 6 September 2025 — Telephone-assisted voting opened • 12 September 2025 — Early voting closed • 12 September 2025 — Telephone-assisted voting applications closed • 13 September 2025 — Election day from 8am to 6pm • 13 September 2025 — Telephone-assisted voting closed • 30 September 2025 — Distribution of preferences • 1 October 2025 — Results are declared • 3–21 October 2025 — Return of writ ==Candidates==

13 candidates stood in the election. Family First intended to stand Kyle Napoleoni as the party's candidate, but his nomination was disqualified for not meeting NSW Electoral Commission requirements. ==Results==

{{Election box begin ==References==