A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Corowa on 9 November 1946 because of the resignation of Christopher Lethbridge (), to contest the federal seat of Riverina at the 1946 election as a Liberal candidate, however he was unsuccessful. Lethbridge then nominated as a candidate to regain the seat.
The by-elections for Albury, Auburn and Ashfield were held on the same day.
Dates Date Event 16 August 1946 Christopher Lethbridge resigned. 28 September 1946 Federal election 15 October 1946 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 21 October 1946 Nominations 9 November 1946 Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm 27 November 1946 Return of writ
Result
The by-election was caused by the resignation of Christopher Lethbridge ().
See also Electoral results for the district of Corowa List of New South Wales state by-elections
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