1928 Martin by-election

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.

1928 Martin by-election

16 June 1928

First party Second party   ALP Candidate Graham Pratten Percy Hannett Party Nationalist Labor Popular vote 29,482 18,922 Percentage 60.91% 39.09% Swing 3.85pp 3.85pp

MP before election Herbert Pratten Nationalist Elected MP Graham Pratten Nationalist

The by-election was won by the Nationalist candidate, Pratten's nephew Graham.

Results

Martin by-election, 1928

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