Wagga’s Michael McCormack, Barmedman’s John Minogue, Gundagai’s Bill Maslin, Wagga’s Wesley Fang and Kikoira’s Mark Hoskinson have all been nominated, according to the Nationals’ federal electorate council chairman Joe Dennis.

“All five gentlemen have varied backgrounds that include small business, local government, farming and defence service,” he said.

One of the men will be selected to take the

place of retiring Nationals MP Kay Hull.

The Nationals will hold the pre-selection on Saturday, May 22 at the Commercial Club, Wagga with all Nationals Riverina branch members eligible to vote.