SWAN Hill Mayor Jade Benham has vowed to "keep delivering" for the local community until she is forced to step down from the top job later this year.

Cr Benham revealed plans on Friday to contest the state election in the marginal seat of Mildura, held by independent MP Ali Cupper.

In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Cr Benham said she had nominated last week for preselection as The Nat...