1946 Ashfield state by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Ashfield on 9 November 1946 because of the resignation of Athol Richardson to contest the federal seat of Parkes at the 1946 election.^[1] Richardson was narrowly defeated,^[2] and nominated as a candidate to regain the seat.

Dates

Date	Event
16 August 1946	Athol Richardson resigned.
28 September 1946	Federal election.
15 October 1946	Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.^[3]
21 October 1946	Nominations
9 November 1946	Polling day
27 November 1946	Return of writ

Result

Athol Richardson had resigned to contest the federal seat of Parkes at the 1946 election. When he was unsuccessful he then re-contested Ashfield.

See also

• Electoral results for the district of Ashfield
• List of New South Wales state by-elections

Notes and References

1. The Hon. Athol Railton Richardson (1897-1982) . 1595 . Yes . 13 May 2019.
2. Web site: 1946 legislative election: House of Representatives - New South Wales . Psephos: Adam Carr's Election Archive . 31 July 2020.
3. News: Writ of election: Ashfield . . 118 . 15 October 1946 . 31 July 2020 . 2363 . Trove.