1946 Ashfield state by-election
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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Ashfield on 9 November 1946 because of the resignation of Athol Richardson (Liberal) to contest the federal seat of Parkes at the 1946 election.[1] Richardson was narrowly defeated,[2] and nominated as a candidate to regain the seat.[3]
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 August 1946 | Athol Richardson resigned.[1] |
| 28 September 1946 | Federal election.[2] |
| 15 October 1946 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[4] |
| 21 October 1946 | Nominations |
| 9 November 1946 | Polling day |
| 27 November 1946 | Return of writ |
