New poll predicts Allegra Spender will win Wentworth from Liberal MP Dave Sharma

Exclusive: Spender-commissioned poll says independent will win on preference flows but is at odds with YouGov polling on the electorate

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A new poll has the independent Allegra Spender on track to claim the prize blue-ribbon seat of Wentworth in Sydney's east, with the Liberal MP Dave Sharma's primary vote at 36%, down from 47% at the 2019 election.

Spender, who is backed by Climate 200 and is running on a platform of action on climate change and integrity in politics, has recorded a 33.3% primary vote and is now enjoying high recognition.

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