Martin by-election, 1928

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

Martin by-election, 1928^[1]
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

References

↑ "By-Elections 1925-1928". Psephos.

By-elections of the 10th Australian parliament (1925–1928)

1926	Eden-Monaro

1927	Dalley Warringah

1928	Martin Wide Bay

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