A by-election was held in the state electoral district of Manly on 8 April 2017. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Mike Baird () after he also resigned as Premier of New South Wales. It was held on the same day as the North Shore and Gosford 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 Haris Jackman Independent John Cook Voluntary Euthanasia Party Kerry Bromson Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) Annie Wright "pro-family, pro-marriage and pro-life policies". Greens Clara Williams Roldan Previously ran against Mike Baird in the 2015 state election and also in the federal seat of Warringah against former Prime Minister Tony Abbott in 2016. Liberal Party James Griffin Former Deputy Mayor of Manly won Liberal preselection after defeating Walter Villatora. Independent Brian Clare Independent Ron Delezio Activist and father of Sophie Delezio. Independent Kathryn Ridge Environmental lawyer. She cited former Independent Manly MPs Peter Macdonald and David Barr as inspirations. Independent Victor Waterson Independent W Bush Animal Justice Party Ellie Robertson
Results
Mike Baird () resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Manly List of New South Wales state by-elections
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