Zeli Munjiza, Labor’s candidate for the Liverpool City Council South Ward by-election, has claimed victory following the poll held on Saturday 18 April 2026, marking a decisive win for Liverpool Labor.

The result comes after the Liberal candidate contacted Ms Munjiza to concede and congratulate her on a successful campaign. While the count is ongoing, the margin is considered insurmountable.

According to the NSW Electoral Commission, current figures show Ms Munjiza leading by more than 9,000 votes, with 55,045 formal votes counted to date. Postal and remaining declaration votes will continue to be processed throughout the week, however the scale of the lead confirms a clear outcome.

Ms Munjiza thanked voters across South Ward for their strong support, describing the result as a clear message from the community about the standard of local services and the need for a renewed focus on delivering the basics.

She will join a strong Labor team on Council with fellow South Ward councillor Ethan Monaghan, and North Ward councillors Mira Ibrahim and Sam Karnib.

Quotes attribute to Zeli Munjiza, Liverpool City Councillor-elect:

“I am so grateful to the people of South Ward who have placed their trust in me.

“I am so proud of the campaign the Liverpool Labor team ran. We remained focused on the council services that residents rely on.

“The people of South Ward and Liverpool have sent a clear message. They want Council to cut the grass, repair the roads and clean up the rubbish

“With my new Councillor colleagues Mira Ibrahim, Sam Karnib and Ethan Monaghan, the Liverpool Labor team are strong, united and ready to work for our community.

“I’m ready to hit the ground running and work with the community to deliver real improvements across Liverpool.”