A by-election was held in the state electoral district of North Shore on 8 April 2017. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Jillian Skinner () after a cabinet reshuffle. It was held on the same day as the Gosford and Manly state by-elections.
Dates Date Event 17 March 2017 Writ of election issued by the Speaker and close of electoral rolls Noon, 22 March 2017 Close of nominations for party-endorsed candidates Noon, 23 March 2017 Close of nominations for other candidates 8 April 2017 Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm
Candidates The candidates in ballot paper order are as follows: Candidate nominations Party Candidate Notes (not on ballot paper) Independent Harry Fine Independent Carolyn Corrigan Mosman councillor and specialist nurse. She is a strong opponent of the controversial forced council amalgamations. She is the former President of the Save Our Councils Coalition.St Vincent’s Hospital Independent Ian Mutton "Community consultation on council mergers" and expanding the number of parks in the area. Liberal Party Felicity Wilson Corporate affairs director of infrastructure company Broadspectrum defeated Tim James to win Liberal preselection to defend the seat. Wilson had indicated her support for controversial council mergers. Voluntary Euthanasia Party (NSW) Brian Beaumont Owles Greens Justin Alick Overseas aid worker who grew up in a farm in Queensland and went to school in Armidale in northern NSW. Alick is against the Spit Tunnel and is pushing for a new train line instead. Animal Justice Party Ila Lessing Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) Silvana Nile Wife of party leader Fred Nile. She claims to be running on a "pro-family, pro-marriage and pro-life" platform.
Results
Jillian Skinner () resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of North Shore List of New South Wales state by-elections
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