1915 Bendigo by-election
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
| 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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