Who are the candidates?
(Listed in alphabetical order)
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Mark Byatt - Nationals
Who is he?
Originally from Corryong, Mr Byatt is a former Wodonga mayor who has held a string of senior management roles at Wodonga TAFE, Regional Development Victoria and tourism body, Destination Albury-Wodonga.
He was mayor when the controversial waste management levy was in play.
Mr Byatt also chaired the Rail Freight Alliance, Regional Cities Victoria, Hume Regional Development Australia committee, Regional Capitals Australia and was the inaugural president of the Murray United soccer team.
What does he stand for?
After being unveiled as the National Party candidate, Mr Byatt said job security was at the top of his policy wish list.
During the election campaign Mr Byatt has singled out the importance of an increase in Roads to Recovery program funding for councils.
In a Benalla candidate forum, Mr Byatt said as a part-time farmer he was disgusted at animal activists' targeting of properties.
Helen Haines - "Orange" Independent
Who is she?
Cathy McGowan's appointed successor Helen Haines has received plenty of support from the retiring MP's "orange army" through Voices for Indi.
A midwife by profession, with a doctorate in Medical Science, Dr Haines has lived in the electorate for 32 years.
She has worked as a nurse, company director for a residential aged care home, and as a rural health researcher for the University of Melbourne.
Dr Haines said her interest in politics was sparked by Cathy McGowan's rise to prominence during the 2013 federal election.
What does she stand for?
At her campaign launch, health and connectivity of services were a key themes, saying she would lobby for additional allocations of aged care packages in Indi and will "champion to secure long-term funding for rural childcare".
During the campaign Dr Haines also promised to lobby for more money for North East councils, saying the federal assistance grants to local governments needed to be restored.
She said at a candidates forum that she was against the Adani coal mine and the "smart money" was against "dirty coal".
Eric Kerr - Labor
Who is he?
He was first elected to the council as an 18 year old.
Mr Kerr currently works in hospitality, "as an usher, barista, server, and occasional cook".
He was raised by two midwives in the North East and has spent his entire life in the electorate.
What does he stand for?
When announcing his candidacy, Mr Kerr said health and education were vital services for everyone and Indi was missing out on funding.
Mr Kerr has previously spoken out against the 2017 reduction in Sunday penalty rates and started a petition to reverse the changes.
In his Labor candidate profile, Mr Kerr states he is looking to build a house in the electorate and understands the housing affordability issues facing first home-buyers. He said he wants a fairer and more affordable system for renters and for home-buyers.
Steve Martin - Liberals
Who is he?
He was heavily involved in supporting Benambra MP Bill Tilley's campaign in the most recent Victorian state election.
He originally hails from central NSW. When announcing his candidacy, Mr Martin said he does not come "from a political background" and his decision to join the Liberal Party in 2015 stemmed from the fact that its values aligned with his own.
What does he stand for?
Mr Martin kicked off his campaign by visiting 50 towns in 50 days, which he said would help develop his agenda.
At the campaign's first political debate, Mr Martin said he would like to improve tertiary study levels in Indi via a hub at Wangaratta or Benalla to allow students to remain at home for their first years of courses with Melbourne universities.
Helen Robinson - The Greens
Who is she?
She has a masters degree in Sustainable Agriculture and has undertaken the Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program.
Ms Robinson is the president of the Beechworth Landcare group and has twice been named an Australian Champion in the sport of rogaining.
She previously stood in the 2007 federal election for the Greens.
What does she stand for?
Just after announcing her candidacy Ms Robinson joined Greens leader Richard Di Natale in the Stop Adani Covnoy protesting the Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.
Mr Robinson is passionate about the future of rural and regional communities and the health of natural and agricultural environments.
She said she was proud to represent the Greens plan to transition Australia to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
Shane Wheatland - United Australia Party
Who is he?
Mr Wheatland is a qualified mechanic who works as underground fitter in the mining industry.
He previously worked as a public servant helping people with legal problems, having started his law studies in 2009.
What does he stand for?
He also said UAP would tear up the Murray Darling Basin Plan and set up nuclear power stations in each state with zero emissions.
Mr Wheatman also spoke out against animal activists targeting properties and farms.