# Ben Carroll: Candidate for Victoria's Next Premier

Ben Carroll, a senior Victorian Labor MP, has launched a bid to become the state's next premier. His challenge comes amid political shifts in Victoria, making this a key development in the state's leadership race. The outcome could shape Victoria's policy direction.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/27/who-is-ben-carroll-mp-victoria-deputy-premier-faction-jacinta-allan) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:34:24 GMT