Guilt by association as NSW politicians take a dive along with national parties
- Posted on July 19, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
NSW state politicians from both major parties face electoral challenges as voter confidence declines amid unpopularity of their federal counterparts. Labor and Liberal strategists attribute losses to negative association with struggling national leadership, with each party attempting to differentiate their state platforms ahead of the upcoming March election. This political contamination effect highlights growing disconnect between state and federal political performance.
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Guilt by association as NSW politicians take a dive along with national parties
Both Labor and Liberals believe their soft vote is the result of contamination from their unpopular federal counterparts, and are seeking to set up the March election accordingly.
