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Less than two years after losing his Senate seat, Liberal Eric Abetz is poised to make a return to politics – this time in the Tasmanian parliament.

But is it guaranteed?

His battle in the southern seat of Franklin will be one to watch on Saturday night when counting starts in the state election at 6pm.

In Tasmania, seven MPs are elected in each of the five electorates, for a total of 35.

It means there are mini-contests playing out throughout.

And with every seat vital in winning either a slim majority – or a loose minority – there are key battles for the sixth and seventh seats in each of the five electorates.

Franklin – Abetz and O’Byrne have points to prove

Former senator Eric Abetz’s run in Franklin has been one of the more curious aspects of the election.

Despite his nationwide political profile, the Christian conservative hasn’t spoken to the media at any official Liberal announcements. But he’s been advertising quite heavily.

Composite image of Eric Abetz and David O'Byrne
Former senator Eric Abetz and former Labor leader David O’Byrne both have something to prove.(ABC News: Matt Roberts and Luke Bowden.)

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