1994 Williamstown state by-election

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A by-election for the Victorian Legislative Assembly district of Williamstown was held on 13 August 1994. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Joan Kirner, the former Premier of Victoria, on 27 May 1994.

Results

Victorian state by-election, 1994: Williamstown [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labor Steve Bracks 15,36257.5−1.2
Democrats Lyn Allison 6,25223.4+23.4
Independent Chris McConville5,10919.1+19.1
Total formal votes26,72394.1−0.3
Informal votes1,6845.9+0.3
Turnout 28,40785.7−9.0
Two-candidate-preferred result
Labor Steve Bracks 16,30961.0−3.1
Democrats Lyn Allison 10,41039.0+39.0
Labor hold Swing N/A

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References

  1. Report on the Williamstown district by-election: 13 August 1994. Victorian Electoral Office. 1995.