1915 Grampians by-election
A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Grampians on 20 February 1915. This was triggered by the death of Labor MP Edward Jolley.
The by-election was won by Liberal candidate Carty Salmon, who had previously served as member for Laanecoorie from 1901 to 1913 and as Speaker from 1909 to 1910.
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Carty Salmon | 12,116 | 51.30 | +1.56 | |
| Labor | John McDougall | 11,522 | 48.74 | −1.56 | |
| Total formal votes | 23,638 | 99.49 | +1.16 | ||
| Informal votes | 120 | 0.51 | −1.16 | ||
| Registered electors | 34,977 | ||||
| Turnout | 23,758 | 67.92 | −17.58 | ||
| Liberal gain from Labor | Swing | +1.56 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "By-Elections 1914-1917". Psephos.
- ^ Commonwealth By-elections 1901–82. Canberra: Australian Electoral Office. 1983.