A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Lakemba on 18 October 2008 after former Premier Morris Iemma resigned as member for Lakemba. By-elections for the seats of Cabramatta, Port Macquarie and Ryde were held on the same day.
The seat was retained by the Labor Party at the by-election.
Dates Date Event 19 September 2008 Resignation of Morris Iemma. 22 September 2008 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 26 September 2008 Date of nomination 18 October 2008 Polling day 1 November 2008 Return of writ
Results
See also Electoral results for the district of Lakemba List of New South Wales state by-elections
References
External links ABC District Profile & Election Coverage