With the lead between the two main candidates narrowing in the Wentworth by-election, and with the informal vote being very low at 4.83 per cent, is it not too early for any candidate to be claiming victory? Sounds to me like someone is counting their chickens rather than the votes. With news of a smug Malcolm Turnbull celebrating the win, I cannot help but wish the result is reversed. Alan Sexton, North Parramatta. 23Oct2018.