2026 National Party of Australia leadership election

2026 National Party of Australia
leadership election

11 March 2026
Leadership election

18 caucus members of the National Party
10 votes needed to win
 
Candidate Matt Canavan Kevin Hogan Bridget McKenzie
Caucus vote ≥10 <10 <10
Seat Queensland (Senate) Page (NSW) Victoria (Senate)

Leader before election

David Littleproud

Elected Leader

Matt Canavan

Deputy leadership election
 
Candidate Darren Chester
Caucus vote Unopposed
Seat Gippsland (Vic)

Deputy leader before election

Kevin Hogan

Elected Deputy leader

Darren Chester

A leadership election was held on 11 March 2026 to elect the leader of the National Party of Australia. Senator Matt Canavan was elected, replacing David Littleproud. The election was held after the resignation of Littleproud from the leadership. A deputy leadership election was held concurrently, with Darren Chester being elected.