Riverina by-election, 1965

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Riverina on 27 February 1965. This was triggered by the resignation of Country Party MP Hugh Roberton.

The by-election was won by Country Party candidate Bill Armstrong.

Results

Riverina by-election, 1965[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Country Bill Armstrong 21,371 56.3 +4.6
Labor Jack Ward 16,561 43.7 +2.1
Total formal votes 37,932 98.8
Informal votes 455 1.2
Turnout 38,387 87.5
Country hold Swing -1.0

References

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