Bendigo by-election, 1915

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Bendigo on 6 February 1915. This was triggered by the death of Labor MP and External Affairs Minister John Arthur.

The by-election was won by Labor candidate Alfred Hampson.

Results

Bendigo by-election, 1915[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Labor Alfred Hampson 12,188 50.9 -4.2
Liberal William Richards 11,761 49.1 +4.2
Total formal votes 23,949 99.2
Informal votes 201 0.8
Turnout 24,150 68.0
Labor hold Swing -4.2

References

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