Jade Benham
Jade Benham | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Mildura | |
| Assumed office 26 November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ali Cupper |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | National |
| Website | Official website  |
Jade Benham is an Australian politician who is the current member for the district of Mildura in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. She is a member of the Nationals and was elected in the 2022 state election, after defeating incumbent MLA Ali Cupper.[1]
Benham was born in Swan Hill and completed her secondary education at Swan Hill Secondary College.[2][3]
She was elected mayor of Swan Hill Rural City Council in November 2021[3] and took leave of absence from that position in July 2022 to stand in the Victorian state election.[4]
Personal life
According to Jade's parliamentary register of interests, she is a landlord and owns a rental property in Swan Hill.[5]
References
- ^ "Preference flows leave Jade Benham poised for Mildura victory". Sunraysia Daily. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ^ "Mildura (Key Seat) – VIC Electorate, Candidates, Results". ABC News. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ a b O'Connor, Brooke (26 November 2021). "A message from the Mayor Jade Benham". Swan Hill Rural City Council. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ O'Connor, Brooke (28 July 2022). "A message from the Mayor". Swan Hill Rural City Council. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "Legislative Assembly Primary Returns - Register of Interests Returns submitted by Members of the Legislative Assembly" (PDF). 16 January 2023.