The first half of 2025 will see the people of Australia head to the polls once again, this time for a Federal Election.

The election needs to occur on or before May 17; more on that later.

This morning, Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced his endorsement for this year's election.

"I am humbled to have recently been endorsed as the Nationals candidate for this year’s Federal Election. It is an honour to serve our community, and with their support, I hope to continue to do so.

"We need to get our country back on track. Labor have been an exceptionally disappointing Government. Cost-of-living pressures, the housing crisis and the complete lack of funding for regional communities all need reversing.

"Labor promised a $275 cut to power bills - this didn't happen. Instead, prices have increased hurting our families and businesses. Immigration is at record levels and now no one can afford a home. The election is about who is best to help with cost of living, housing and rental pressures.

"I always believe that our best days are ahead of us, and this election is an opportunity to achieve that."

Mr Hogan won the 2022 federal election with 60.7% on a two-party preferred count to Labor's Patrick Deegan's 39.3% and will be the favourite to retain his seat.

The swing towards Mr Hogan was 1.3%; however, his primary vote dropped 4% to 45.6%. He was not the only major party to suffer a primary vote drop.

Labor's primary decreased by 7.7% and the Green's Kashmir Miller by 3.2% to 8.5%. That was the election when the Teal Party played a big part in taking seats from the Coalition. Hanabeth Luke was the Page Teal candidate, winning 13.1% of the primary vote, second only to Labor.

The unknown is what impact the Teals will have on the 2025 Federal Election.

The Coalition will hope the Teals will have less of an effect as they need to gain 19 seats to win a majority government. A tall order.

Labor will be hoping for the same result as they cling to a 78-seat majority. The loss of three seats could well see a minority Labor government.

Interestingly, the last federal party to lose an election after one term was in 1931. Every federal election since then has at least a two-term party in power.

As for when the election will take place? April 12, May 10, and May 17 appear to be the favoured dates.

The biggest stumbling block to go earlier is the Western Australian state election to be held on March 8. The federal government can also avoid handing down the federal budget, which is due on March 25.

For now, Kevin Hogan is the first declared candidate in the seat of Page for the 2025 Federal Election. We wait for others to nominate in the coming weeks.