A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Eden-Monaro on 6 March 1926. This was triggered by the death of Nationalist MP Sir Austin Chapman. Canberra residents were not permitted to vote although the Australian Capital Territory is geographically inside the Division.[1]

The by-election was won by Nationalist candidate John Perkins.

Results

Eden-Monaro by-election, 1926[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Nationalist John Perkins 20,573 60.0 -4.6
Labor Charles Morgan 13,729 40.0 +4.6
Total formal votes 34,302 97.5
Informal votes 887 2.5
Turnout 35,189 86.3
Nationalist hold Swing-4.6

References

  1. ↑ "The West Australian". No. 9 March 1926. 9 March 1926. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  2. ↑ "By-Elections 1925-1928". Psephos.


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