1997 Sutherland state by-election

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The 1997 Sutherland state by-election was held on 20 December 1997 for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Sutherland following the retirement of the sitting member, Liberal MP Chris Downy. [1]

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Result

1997 Sutherland by-election
Saturday 20 December [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Liberal Lorna Stone 16,68745.46-5.39
Labor Christine Hawkins12,67434.53-2.83
Christian Democrats David Copeland1,8044.91+0.93
Greens Jo-Anne Lentern1,7104.66
Against Further Immigration Janey Woodger1,5674.27
Outdoor Recreation Glenn Druery 7802.13
Independent David Hunt5571.52
Independent Geoff Moore5301.44
Independent David Harris3961.08
Total formal votes36,70598.12+1.70
Informal votes7021.88-1.70
Turnout 37,40784.59-11.45
Two-party-preferred result
Liberal Lorna Stone 18,95056.23-0.21
Labor Christine Hawkins14,75243.77+0.21
Liberal hold Swing -0.21

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References

  1. "Mr Christopher John Downy (1955- )". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  2. Green, Antony. "1997 Sutherland by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 22 June 2020.