The previous member for this seat, Dominic Perrottet, was premier from 2021 to 2023 when the Liberal Party in New South Wales lost government. During his tenure as member for Epping Perrottet was also treasurer from 2017 until 2021. Before Perrottet was member for Epping, he was member for the electorate of Hawkesbury from 2015 until 2019, and member for the electorate of Castle Hill from 2011 until 2015.[2]
Former deputy chief-of-staff for former premier Dominic Perrottet, and daughter of Damien Tudehope. Previously contested casual Senate vacancy in 2023.[6]
On 24 August 2024, the Greens preselected Duncan Voyage.[8]
Labor
The governing Labor Party has stated they will not contest this by-election with PremierChris Minns stating "a swing against us would be a massive distraction".[9]
^@Preselection_AU (24 August 2024). "Epping (NSW State, 4.8%)" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024 – via Twitter. The NSW Greens have selected HR professional Duncan Voyage as their candidate to succeed outgoing Premier Dominic Perrottet at October's by-election.