1929 Balaclava by-election

1929 Balaclava by-election
3 August 1929
  First party Second party
 
Candidate Thomas White Frederick Francis
Party Nationalist Independent Nationalist
Popular vote 28,655 16,048
Percentage 64.1% 35.9%
Swing Decrease0.9pp Increase35.9pp
MP before election

William Watt
Nationalist

Elected MP

Thomas White
Nationalist

A by-election occurred for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Balaclava on 3 August 1929. This was triggered by the resignation of Nationalist MP and former Speaker William Watt.

The by-election was won by Nationalist candidate Thomas White.

Results

Balaclava by-election, 1929[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Nationalist Thomas White 28,655 64.1 −0.9
Ind. Nationalist Frederick Francis 16,048 35.9 +35.9
Total formal votes 44,703 98.3
Informal votes 769 1.7
Turnout 45,472 82.5
Nationalist hold Swing +0.9

References

  1. ^ "By-Elections 1928-1929". Psephos.
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