1924 South Australian state election explained

Election Name:1924 South Australian state election
Country:South Australia
Type:parliamentary
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1921 South Australian state election
Previous Year:1921
Next Election:1927 South Australian state election
Next Year:1927
Seats For Election:All 46 seats in the South Australian House of Assembly
24 seats were needed for a majority
Leader1:John Gunn
Leader Since1:1918
Party1:Australian Labor Party (South Australian Branch)
Leaders Seat1:Adelaide
Percentage1:48.35%
Swing1:3.73
Last Election1:16 seats
Seats1:27 seats
Seat Change1:11
Leader2:Henry Barwell
Leader Since2:8 August 1920
Party2:Liberal Federation
Leaders Seat2:Stanley
Percentage2:41.70%
Swing2:6.80
Last Election2:25 seats
Seats2:17 seats
Seat Change2:8
Premier
Before Election:Henry Barwell
Before Party:Liberal Federation
After Election:John Gunn
After Party:Australian Labor Party (South Australian Branch)

State elections were held in South Australia on 5 April 1924. All 46 seats in the South Australian House of Assembly were up for election. The incumbent Liberal Federation government led by Premier of South Australia Henry Barwell was defeated by the opposition Australian Labor Party led by Leader of the Opposition John Gunn. Each district elected multiple members, with voters casting multiple votes.

The Farmers and Settlers Association became known as the Country Party from this election.

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