1911 Boothby by-election
A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Boothby on 11 November 1911. This was triggered by the death of Labour MP Lee Batchelor.
The by-election was won by Liberal candidate David Gordon.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | David Gordon | 10,656 | 57.1 | +57.1 | |
| Labour | James Jelley | 8,008 | 42.9 | -20.9 | |
| Total formal votes | 18,664 | 99.8 | |||
| Informal votes | 38 | 0.2 | |||
| Turnout | 18,702 | 52.8 | |||
| Liberal gain from Labour | Swing | N/A | |||
References
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