After 25 years, Tony Abbott appears to have lost his seat to independent Zali Steggall

Former prime minister Tony Abbott is set to lose his electorate of Warringah to Independent Zali Steggall, after 25 years in the seat.

Zali Steggal vs Tony Abbott in Warringah Source: AAP

After two decades, former prime minister Tony Abbott’s run as a politician appears to have been called to an end after Independent Zali Steggall has clinched the seat of Warringah.

Zali Steggall has been riding a wave of discontent with Tony Abbott on the issue of climate change. Source: AAP

Mr Abbott suffered a major swing against him of almost 14 per cent as at 7.42pm (AEST), according to the Australian Electoral Commission.

Sky News and the Nine Network have called the seat for Ms Steggall based on projections.