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. Richardson was narrowly defeated, 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. 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
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