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BROADFORD resident Rob Mitchell has been endorsed as the Labor candidate for McEwen at the next federal election.

The former state MP for Central Highlands contested McEwen at the 2007 election, and after a dramatic drawn-out count, where he was declared a  winner at one stage, he eventually lost by 31 votes to sitting Liberal MP Fran Bailey, who is not contesting the next election.
McEwen electorate includes all of Mitchell Shire and much of Macedon Ranges.
Mr Mitchell was endorsed by Labor for a second crack at McEwen this week, and he has hit the ground running, attending community events in Kilmore and Diamond Creek just hours after his endorsement.
"It's an honour to be selected as part of Kevin Rudd's team and I look forward to working with the Prime Minister to build a stronger future for our local families.
"This campaign will be a tough one and won't be taken for granted -- I am committed for the long term to do the work and win McEwen for the future," he said.
Mr Mitchell lives near Broadford with his family, Lisa and Rachel, and has spent most of his adult life in McEwen.
Before entering the political sphere, he pursued a long career in the transport industry.
He said he is proud to have played a "hands on" role in communities ever since he worked as a RACV mechanic helping drivers on the road.
"I am well aware of the effects the global recession is having on local communities, small businesses and families in McEwen.
"Here in McEwen Kevin Rudd's government is delivering over $185 million in infrastructure projects throughout our community to improve facilities and support jobs for tradespeople and small business.
"Never before has a federal government invested in McEwen like the Rudd Labor Government has," he said.
In 2002, he became a member of the Bracks Government as the first Labor member to be elected to the Victorian Legislative Council seat of Central Highlands. This seat was abolished in 2006.
* See this week's Free Press for full article.
Rob Mitchell... running hard to win McEwen for Labor at the next election.