1928 Martin by-election explained

Country:New South Wales
Type:parliamentary
Ongoing:no
Election Date:16 June 1928
Vote Type:Popular
Image1:Frederick Pratten.jpg
Candidate1:Graham Pratten
Party1:Nationalist Party (Australia)
Popular Vote1:29,482
Percentage1:60.91%
Swing1:3.85pp
Candidate2:Percy Hannett
Party2:Australian Labor Party
Popular Vote2:18,922
Percentage2:39.09%
Swing2:3.85pp
MP
Before Election:Herbert Pratten
Before Party:Nationalist Party (Australia)
After Election:Graham Pratten
After Party:Nationalist Party (Australia)
Election Name: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.

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