DENNIS Jensen’s political career is as good as over.

Despite receiving a letter of support from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, the Tangney preselection committee today endorsed former Liberal state director Ben Morton as the candidate for the safe Liberal seat.

The decision will need to be ratified at State Council on Saturday, but it is almost certain the decision will stand.

This time, there is no John Howard to save Dr Jensen, as was the case in 2007.

There have been several previous attempts to oust Dr Jensen.

Supporters of Mr Morton said it was a “convincing” win.

PerthNow understands the final vote was 57 in favour of the former state director, and seven votes for Dr Jensen.

After the vote, Dr Jensen reportedly stormed out of the offices and headed straight to his car ignoring waiting media.

Fellow federal MP Nola Marino is also fighting for her political survival.

The federal member for Forrest, who also received a reference from Mr Turnbull, will confront the selection committee tomorrow.

“I write to recommend Dr Dennis Jensen MP be re-endorsed as the Liberal candidate for Tangney to contest the 2016 federal election,” Mr Turnbull wrote.

Of Ms Marino, the PM wrote: “Nola is an integral part of the Liberal team in Canberra and is a vital conduit between the parliamentary party and the ministry.

“She is the first woman to occupy this position for the Liberal Party, and is doing an outstanding job in the role.”

Mr Morton told the assembled media that he was humbled by the decision.