1915 Grampians by-election

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.