1929 Balaclava by-election

1929 Balaclava by-election

3 August 1929

First party Second party   Candidate Thomas White Frederick Francis Party Nationalist Independent Nationalist Popular vote 28,655 16,048 Percentage 64.1% 35.9% Swing 0.9pp 35.9pp

MP before election William Watt Nationalist Elected MP Thomas White Nationalist

A by-election occurred for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Balaclava on 3 August 1929. This was triggered by the resignation of Nationalist MP and former Speaker William Watt.

The by-election was won by Nationalist candidate Thomas White.

Results

Balaclava by-election, 1929

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Nationalist	Thomas White	28,655	64.1	−0.9
	Ind. Nationalist	Frederick Francis	16,048	35.9	+35.9
Total formal votes			44,703	98.3
Informal votes			769	1.7
Turnout			45,472	82.5
	Nationalist hold		Swing	+0.9