1957 Richmond by-election explained

Election Name:1957 Richmond by-election
Country:Australia
Type:Parliamentary
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1955 Australian federal election
Previous Year:1955
Election Date:14 September 1957
Next Election:1958 Australian federal election
Next Year:1958
Turnout:38,254 (92.3%)
Seats For Election:The Richmond seat in the House of Representatives
Candidate1:Doug Anthony
Party1:Country
Popular Vote1:18,819
Percentage1:49.8%
Swing1:49.8
Candidate2:William Smith
Party2:Australian Labor Party
Popular Vote2:10,276
Percentage2:27.2%
Swing2:27.2
MP
Before Election:Larry Anthony Sr.
Before Party:Country
After Election:Doug Anthony
After Party:Country

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Richmond on 14 September 1957. This was triggered by the sudden death of Country Party MP Larry Anthony.

The by-election was won by Anthony's son Doug, also running for the Country Party, who prevailed over a six-candidate field that included four endorsed Country Party members.