1921 Maranoa by-election
A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Maranoa on 30 July 1921. This was triggered by the death of Labor MP Jim Page.
The by-election was won by Country Party candidate James Hunter, giving the Country Party their first seat in Queensland.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | James Hunter | 11,751 | 53.2 | +5.9 | |
| Labor | William Dunstan | 10,329 | 46.8 | -5.9 | |
| Total formal votes | 22,080 | 99.6 | |||
| Informal votes | 89 | 0.4 | |||
| Turnout | 22,169 | 73.8 | |||
| Country hold | Swing | +5.9 | |||
References
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