1964 Denison by-election

A by-election for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Denison was held on 15 February 1964. This was triggered by the death of Liberal MP and former Defence Minister Athol Townley.

1964 Denison by-election
15 February 1964
  First party Second party
 
ALP
Candidate Adrian Gibson Donald Finlay
Party Liberal Labor
First preference vote 16,953 14,367
Percentage 51.1% 43.3%
Swing 0.2pp 4.1pp
TPP 55.3% 44.7%
TPP swing 2.11pp 2.11pp
MP before election

Athol Townley
Liberal

 Elected MP

Kevin Newman
Adrian Gibson

The by-election was won by Liberal candidate Adrian Gibson.

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