“I expected it to be a lot closer than it was but I was hopeful,” France said.

“I feel he’s been with me on this journey. And although it’s been hard, I’ve just thought about his strength in his journey, and that’s kept me going.”

Who is Ali France?

Her younger son, Zac, who was with her at the time of the accident, was seen with his mum casting her vote today.

Labor’s Ali France, with her son Zac, votes at Albany Creek State School in Moreton Bay, Queensland. Source: AAP / Jono Searle

On election morning, France spoke to SBS News’ Andrew Chappelle that she felt hopeful but that a result her way would not come from luck.

In March, France told SBS News that she felt like Dutton was “out of touch” with the needs of the Dickson community, including addressing traffic gridlock.