1941 Boothby by-election

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A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Boothby on 24 May 1941. This was triggered by the death of United Australia Party (UAP) MP John Price.

The by-election was won by UAP candidate Grenfell Price, who was not related to his predecessor.

Results[]

Boothby by-election, 1941[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
United Australia Grenfell Price 36,624 56.6 -0.8
Labor Tom Lawton 28,041 43.4 +15.4
Total formal votes 64,665 97.9
Informal votes 1,378 2.1
Turnout 66,043 90.6
United Australia hold Swing -8.6

References[]

  1. ^ "By-Elections 1940-1943". Psephos.[permanent dead link]
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