Liberals pick Sharma for Wentworth despite push for woman

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's preferred candidate has been preselected for the upcoming by-election in his vacated seat of Wentworth.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) and Liberal Party candidate for Wentworth Dave Sharma speak to the media during a visit Bronte Beach in Sydney Source: AAP

Despite heavy pressure to choose a woman, a former Australian ambassador to Israel has been chosen as the Liberal Party's candidate in the upcoming Wentworth by-election.

David Sharma beat seven other candidates to win preselection for the ballot triggered by the resignation of former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.             

Mr Sharma faces a tough battle to retain Wentworth.

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