1915 Grampians by-election
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
| 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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