1928 Martin by-election
A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Martin on 16 June 1928. This was triggered by the death of Nationalist MP and Trade and Customs Minister Herbert Pratten.
The by-election was won by the Nationalist candidate, Pratten's nephew Graham.
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nationalist | Graham Pratten | 29,482 | 60.91 | -3.85 | |
Labor | Percy Hannett | 18,922 | 39.09 | +3.85 | |
Total formal votes | 48,404 | 93.01 | –5.02 | ||
Informal votes | 3,635 | 6.99 | +5.02 | ||
Turnout | 52,039 | 87.41 | -6.43 | ||
Nationalist hold | Swing | -3.85 | |||
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