Grampians by-election, 1915

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

Grampians by-election, 1915[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Liberal Carty Salmon 12,116 51.3 +1.6
Labor John McDougall 11,522 48.7 -1.6
Total formal votes 23,638 99.5
Informal votes 120 0.5
Turnout 23,758 67.9
Liberal gain from Labor Swing +1.6

References

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