1915 Bendigo by-election
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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.
Registered35,495
Turnout24,150 (68.04%)
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6 February 1915
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| Registered | 35,495 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Turnout | 24,150 (68.04%) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The by-election was won by Labor candidate Alfred Hampson.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Labor | Alfred Hampson | 12,188 | 50.89 | â4.21 | |
| Liberal | William Richards | 11,761 | 49.11 | +4.21 | |
| Total formal votes | 23,949 | 99.17 | +0.87 | ||
| Informal votes | 201 | 0.83 | â0.87 | ||
| Registered electors | 35,495 | ||||
| Turnout | 24,150 | 68.04 | â4.48 | ||
| Labor hold | Swing | â4.21 | |||