Former Rugby Player Wins Senate Seat in Australian Capital Territory

Former Rugby Player Wins Senate Seat in Australian Capital Territory
David Pocock of Australia looks on following the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita Stadium in Japan on Oct. 19, 2019. Dan Mullan/Getty Images
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Former Wallaby player David Pocock has secured a place in federal parliament, after election officials confirmed the results of the Senate race in the Australian Capital Territory.

The Australian Electoral Commission released the final preferences for the two upper house seats, which showed Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and Pocock being elected.