A moderate Liberal has taken over one of the party's worst-performing branches following the sudden resignation of its two leaders.

Mark Parton takes over the Canberra Liberals after Leanne Castley and her deputy Jeremy Hanson resigned on Monday, saying it will give the Liberals the best shot at governing in 2028.

Ms Castley rolled then-Liberal leader Elizabeth Lee following the 2024 election defeat in October.

"In the spirit of ensuring a genuine fresh start for the new team, we will not be commenting publicly on the circumstances that have led to this decision," Ms Castley said in a statement on Monday.

The Canberra Liberals have been in the political wilderness for more than two decades, and will have been in opposition for some 27 years when the 2028 election comes around.

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