Boothby by-election, 1911

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Boothby on 11 November 1911. This was triggered by the death of Labour MP Lee Batchelor.

The by-election was won by Liberal candidate David Gordon.

Results

Boothby by-election, 1911[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal David Gordon 10,656 57.1 +57.1
Labour James Jelley 8,008 42.9 -20.9
Total formal votes 18,664 99.8
Informal votes 38 0.2
Turnout 18,702 52.8
Liberal gain from Labour Swing +20.9

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