It was an early start for the major contenders in the Cootamundra by-election in Cowra.
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National Party candidate Steph Cooke was at Cowra Public School booth when it opened at 8am this morning as she attempts to hold the seat previously held by Katrina Hodgkinson.
Ms Cooke expected to spend several hours in Cowra before making her way to others booths in the electorate, finishing up in her home town of Young later today.
Ms Cooke said she was hopeful of holding the seat but is expecting a long night of counting.
With a large number of pre-poll votes to count a result in the seat is expected late on Saturday night at the earliest.