Several potential challengers have emerged in the fight for the Victorian Liberal leadership, while the result may not be known for days or even weeks.
Warrandyte MP Ryan Smith will run, and former shadow attorney-general John Pesutto will also launch a bid if he beats teal independent Melissa Lowe to reclaim his seat in Hawthorn. He currently leads the count by about 500 votes.
Former police spokesman Brad Battin and Polwarth representative Richard Riordan are also said to be in the running.
There are reports upper house representative Matt Bach is mulling over a tilt but would need to move to the lower house to be eligible….