Party officials block Andrew Lamingâs preselection bid Weâre sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Save Normal text size Advertisement Queensland LNP officials have blocked embattled MP Andrew Lamingâs preselection bid for the federal seat of Bowman, which he has won at six elections. The LNP state executive met on Monday night to vote on whether Mr Laming should be allowed to fight for his seat, hours after he faced the partyâs powerful candidate vetting committee. Queensland MP Andrew Laming. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen An LNP spokesman confirmed the vetting committee met with Mr Laming on Monday and recommended his preselection not proceed.