OFF and racing. Two more candidates have joined the battle to become the federal member for Gippsland and Monash respectively.

Monash incumbent Russell Broadbent has announced he will be recontesting as an independent, while prominent Latrobe Valley voice Greg Hansford is running on the One Nation ticket for Gippsland.

Mr Hansford faces the unenviable challenge of trying to defeat Nationals member Darren Chester, in what has been one of the safest Nationals seats in the country for more than 100 years.

While Mr Hansford acknowledged the challenge, he said he was up for it.

“One Nation is the best party to meet the needs of Gippsland. We're pro-farmers, pro- HELE power stations, and pro-business, and we'll fight to ensure the region thrives,” he said.

“I'm committed to ensurin i g g Gipps l s and remains a great place to live and work. From i our farms to our towns, we need leadership that understands local challenges and prioritise s real solutions over empty promises.”

Mr Hansford secured 9.46 per cent of the vote in the last federal election, and said he was confident in building on this momentum to deliver real outcomes for the community.

The Gippsland hopeful says his campaign will focus on reducing cost-of-living pressures, supporting rural industries, and ensuring Gippsland's voice is heard in Canberra.

Mr Hansford was present at the Nuclear for Australia talk in Morwell last Sunday, sporting a One Nation t-shirt and cap.

On the back of the shirt read "we've got the guts to say what you're thinking".