Cowboy hats popular at outback Qld polling

Many locals in Mount Isa turned out to vote in similar attire to Akubra-wearing MP Bob Katter (L). Source: AAP

FOR veteran federal MP Bob Katter election day is less stress and more catching up with old mates.

"You look good, you don't even look like you've had a heart attack," he said to one local man as he left a Mount Isa polling booth in Queensland's northwest.

As Mr Katter has held the seat of Kennedy since 1993, it's not surprising that he greets many in his political heartland by their first name.

He spent Saturday morning handing out how-to-vote cards and catching up with old mates outside Mount Isa Central State School.

Many locals turned out in similar attire to the Akubra-wearing MP.

"I better shake your hand before stealing your vote," Mr Katter's son Robbie, a state MP, said to a mate heading into the polling station.

Others were annoyed by being given up to four how-to-vote cards by various party volunteers outside the school.

"It's a waste of bloody paper," one woman said.

Katter Snr says he's had more positive feedback this election day than on any other.

"But as I've said, I've never gone into an election feeling confident," he told AAP.

Political analysts say Mr Katter will keep his lower house seat of Kennedy, and star candidate country musician James Blundell may pick up a Senate seat in Queensland.

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