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Subscriber only Experienced campaigner James McGrath will lead the Liberal National Party s Queensland Senate campaign following a nailbiting backroom battle at the party s State Council. Senator McGrath defeated rising star Amanda Stoker on Saturday to win the top spot on the ticket following a closed-door vote by the party faithful. Predictions of a tight contest were incorrect, with Senator McGrath winning a staggering 212 votes to Senator Stoker s 101 - with three informal. Senator James McGrath arrives at the Brisbane Convention Centre for the closed-door vote for the LNP’s Queensland Senate campaign. Picture: Liam Kidston
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