1915 Bendigo by-election

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.

1915 Bendigo by-election

6 February 1915

The Bendigo seat in the House of Representatives
Registered35,495
Turnout24,150 (68.04%)
  First party Second party
 
LIB
Candidate Alfred Hampson William Richards
Party Labor Liberal
Popular vote 12,188 11,761
Percentage 50.89% 49.11%
Swing 4.21 4.21

MP before election

John Arthur
Labor

Elected MP

Alfred Hampson
Labor

The by-election was won by Labor candidate Alfred Hampson.

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