By Catherine Watson
THE Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale today announced that she would not be contesting next year’s state election.
A former Bass Coast mayor, Ms Crugnale was elected in 2018 when she wrested the seat of Bass out of Liberal hands for the first time since it was established.
THE Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale today announced that she would not be contesting next year’s state election.
A former Bass Coast mayor, Ms Crugnale was elected in 2018 when she wrested the seat of Bass out of Liberal hands for the first time since it was established.
She recorded a swing of almost 6 per cent to finish on a margin of 1.86 per cent. She retained the seat in 2022 by just 202 votes, a margin so slim that it took almost two weeks before she was finally declared the winner.
Ms Crugnale did not give a reason for her decision not to stand again but in a statement said it had been “an honour and a joy” to serve as the local member.
"Representing our wonderful, growing, and proud community has been a journey imbued with highs and lows, fierce advocacy and hard-won outcomes, treasured friendships and beautiful connections.
"I love what I do, and what I will continue to do. After much reflection however, I have decided that I will not re-contest the seat of Bass at the 2026 state election.
“To the people of Bass, right across the electorate past and present – from Pakenham and Clyde North through to our coastal villages, Pearcedale and Devon Meadows, Koo Wee Rup and surrounds over to the Bass Coast - thank you for trusting me with this extraordinary responsibility.”
She also made a commitment: "I will give everything I have between now and November next year."
Ms Crugnale did not give a reason for her decision not to stand again but in a statement said it had been “an honour and a joy” to serve as the local member.
"Representing our wonderful, growing, and proud community has been a journey imbued with highs and lows, fierce advocacy and hard-won outcomes, treasured friendships and beautiful connections.
"I love what I do, and what I will continue to do. After much reflection however, I have decided that I will not re-contest the seat of Bass at the 2026 state election.
“To the people of Bass, right across the electorate past and present – from Pakenham and Clyde North through to our coastal villages, Pearcedale and Devon Meadows, Koo Wee Rup and surrounds over to the Bass Coast - thank you for trusting me with this extraordinary responsibility.”
She also made a commitment: "I will give everything I have between now and November next year."