Electoral district of Preston
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The Electoral district of Preston is an electoral district of the Victorian Legislative Assembly. It is currently based around the northern Melbourne suburbs of Preston and Reservoir. It has always been a safe Labor Party seat.
The most prominent former member was Victoria Cross recipient William Ruthven. At the 2006 election Robin Scott was elected to succeed the retiring Michael Leighton who had been the member since the 1988 election.
| Member | Party | Term |
|---|---|---|
| William Ruthven | Labor | 1945-1955 |
| Charlie Ring | Labor | 1955-1970 |
| Carl Kirkwood | Labor | 1970-1988 |
| Michael Leighton | Labor | 1988-2006 |
| Robin Scott | Labor | 2006-present |
- Parliaments of the Australian states and territories
- List of members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly
- Electorate profile: Preston District, Victorian Electoral Commission
- State Election 2002: Preston District, Victorian Electoral Commission
- State Election 1999: Preston District, Victorian Electoral Commission