Phelps concedes; Sharma wins Wentworth

THE federal seat of Wentworth is back in Liberal hands after Independent MP Kerryn Phelps conceded defeat to Dave Sharma on Monday.

Addressing the media in Sydney, Sharma said he was “honoured and humbled” to have won the seat after a “long, continuous campaign”.

He thanked Phelps “for fighting a tough election campaign”.

“These campaigns are tough on families. I want to acknowledge the contribution Kerryn Phelps has made during her time representing the people of Wentworth,” Sharma said.

Dave Sharma says he’s “honoured and humbled” to have won Wentworth. #auspol pic.twitter.com/qXB1LgNlF7