Sky News can reveal the Liberal Party is looking to run the wife of former NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes, Sophie Stokes, for the teal seat of Mackellar at the next federal election.
Liberal Party positions Sophie Stokes as key candidate for preselection in Mackellar seat ahead of federal election
The attempt to get Ms Stokes to run has been part of the reason for the delay in running the Mackellar preselection which has now been set down for November 10.Sophie Stokes, wife of former NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes, has been positioned as one of the Liberal Party's leading candidates for the seat of Mackellar. Picture: Coast Community Connections
In a note to party members leaked to Sky News last week, party administrators highlighted the urgency of the situation. She boasts over 20 years of experience in finance, having worked as an executive at the Commonwealth Bank, and has served on several not-for-profit boards.
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