Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden maintains his innocence and says his focus is on ‘delivering’ for his Gold Coast community

Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden smiles and greets voters by name as they enter the pre-poll booth on the Gold Coast’s Runaway Bay. Locals are happy to see him – and he’s just as pleased.

Division 7 candidates know they have competition. Bayldon-Lumsden is well-liked and has name recognition from serving as a councillor for three years.

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