A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Grampians on 20 February 1915. This was triggered by the death of Labor MP Edward Jolley.

The by-election was won by Liberal candidate Carty Salmon, who had previously served as member for Laanecoorie from 1901 to 1913 and as Speaker from 1909 to 1910.

Results

1915 Grampians by-election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Carty Salmon 12,116 51.30 +1.56
Labor John McDougall 11,522 48.74 −1.56
Total formal votes 23,638 99.49 +1.16
Informal votes 120 0.51 −1.16
Registered electors 34,977
Turnout 23,758 67.92 −17.58
Liberal gain from Labor Swing+1.56

References

  1. ↑ "By-Elections 1914-1917". Psephos.
  2. ↑ Commonwealth By-elections 1901–82. Canberra: Australian Electoral Office. 1983.
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