While these cities are comparable to Albury and Wodonga in many ways, the significant difference is the narrow margin by which their federal electorates are held.

The decision by voters in these electorates is likely to determine whether Julia Gillard or Tony Abbott moves into The Lodge.

Politicians on both sides have courted these voters with pricey promises ranging from major roads to entertainment venues and health facilities.

At the same time, voters within Indi and Farrer have increasingly wondered about the wisdom of their seats remaining predominantly with any party, let alone blue ribbon Liberal.

Even when the Coalition has threatened an electoral upset this time around, it seems there has been little on offer for those who have stood by the Libs during their three years in opposition.

Perhaps the reward will come should the Coalition win the electoral prize, but if not, then Border voters will ask what three more years in opposition will not bring.

Not surprisingly, it is the minor party candidates who are backing this push for Farrer and Indi to be marginal, arguing the major parties will take no notice otherwise and sought-after projects such as the Border cancer centre will remain on the drawing board.

Marginal status would no doubt help a few more votes in their direction.

It’s hard not to be swayed by the minor party players when both Liberal and Labor argue it’s “too simplistic” to look at one-off promises made in election campaigns.

Isn’t that what campaigns are all about?

Promises, as well as policy?

Border voters might understand the need for fiscal restraint this time around, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t a little peeved by the fact the lion’s share of campaign cash has gone to those areas where the major parties have either the most to gain or lose.

There is also a sense there are those in Canberra who have forgotten who and where we are.

Whether that translates to a narrowing margin at the ballot box, or indeed a complete change of hands, will be determined tomorrow.

The positive aspect is that it has stood to emphasise to all voters the importance of the decision they have made or are about to make.