The seat of Essendon is the tale of two cities – according to the state election results.

Labor candidate Danny Pearson has been re-elected to represent the seat of Essendon.

The Blog will post results as they become available tonight. Here’s the situation as polls close.

Voting for the 2018 Victorian State election starts Monday 12 November.

The MVBlog put five questions to all known candidates for the seats of Essendon and Niddrie.

Read their responses here.

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