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 | % | ±% | |
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Liberal | Carty Salmon | 12,116 | 51.30 | +1.56 | |
Labor | John McDougall | 11,522 | 48.74 | −1.56 | |
Total formal votes | 23,638 | 99.49 | +1.16 | ||
Informal votes | 120 | 0.51 | −1.16 | ||
Registered electors | 34,977 | ||||
Turnout | 23,758 | 67.92 | −17.58 | ||
Liberal gain from Labor | Swing | +1.56 |
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