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The battle for Windermere heats up as veteran independent Ivan Dean retires after 18 years
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FebFebruary 2021 at 8:13pm
Retiring Upper House member Ivan Dean hopes to push through a rise in the smoking age before he leaves.
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After 18 years in the Legislative Council, the sitting member for Windermere Ivan Dean is bowing out.
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Ivan Dean has endorsed former police officer and at-risk youth worker, Will Smith, who plans to run as an independent
The Liberals also plan to run a candidate and Labor has endorsed former Bass MHR Geoff Lyons
A political analyst says it is unknown whether Mr Dean s endorsement will translate to votes