The 1908 Richmond state by-election was held on 2 October 1908 to elect the member for Richmond in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, following the death of United Liberal Party (ULP) MP George Henry Bennett.
Labor candidate Ted Cotter won the seat with a swing of more than 36%, defeating ULP candidate William Wishart. Cotter was re-elected two months later at the state election on 29 December 1908, and continued to be re-elected (including unopposed between 1917 and 1932) until he lost Labor preselection and retired in 1945.
Key events 8 September 1908 – George Henry Bennett dies 15 September 1908 – Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 24 September 1908 – Candidate nominations close 2 October 1908 – Polling day 6 October 1908 – Return of writ
Candidates Candidates are listed in the order they appeared on the ballot.
Party Candidate Background Ted Cotter Secretary of the Coopers' Union William Wishart Kew councillor, former mayor, and independent candidate for Richmond in 1907
Results
See also Electoral results for the district of Richmond (Victoria) List of Victorian state by-elections
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