By LUKE VOOGT
Corangamite is poised for another close election result, with MP Sarah Henderson holding a small lead in the polls before tomorrow’s election.
A Newspoll from 13 to 15 June had Ms Henderson leading ALP candidate Libby Coker 51 to 49.
But the latest Galaxy poll from 20 to 22 June recorded a wider margin, with Ms Henderson on 53 and Ms Coker on 47.
Ms Coker told the Indy she still had a good chance of becoming Corangamite’s next federal MP despite the polls.
“The only poll that counts is on the day,” she said.
“I knew it would be a tough battle but Labor’s policies that support people make it competitive in Corangamite.”
Ms Coker said Labor’s support for Medicare and penalty rates, investing in education and renewable energy stance gave the party a chance to win the election.
Ms Henderson said she would take nothing for granted in her marginal seat.
“In Corangamite every single vote will count.”
Ms Henderson said she was proud to support jobs growth with “crucial tax incentives for small business” as well as new federal government offices for Geelong.
“I’m asking Corangamite electors to stick to our strong economic plan for jobs, families and small business.”
The bookies were firmly behind Ms Henderson on Thursday with Sportbet putting her at $1.05 to win and Ms Coker at $8.50.
Other major betting agencies offered between $1.02 and $1.20 for Ms Henderson, and $4 to $9 for Ms Coker.
Both parties have pumped millions of dollars in election promises into Corangamite, with the neighbouring safe Labor of Corio seat again mostly overlooked.
The Liberals have made 23 election pledges worth $52.5 million for Corangamite and pledged $10m for Corio as a half share of a $20m jobs package shared with Corangamite.
The ALP made 19 election commitments for Corangamite totalling $57.7m and $28.1m in pledges for Corio.
