The 1949 Richmond state by-election was held on 17 December 1949 to elect the member for Richmond in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, following the resignation of Labor Party MP Stan Keon. It was held on the same day as by-elections in Clifton Hill and Kew.
Keon resigned in October 1949 in order to contest the seat of Yarra at the federal election on 10 December 1949 (held one week before the state by-elections), where he was successful and ultimately served until 1955.
Labor candidate Frank Scully won the by-election with a swing of 4.4%, further increasing Richmond's status as a "safe seat" for Labor.
Key events 29 October 1949 – Stan Keon resigns 17 December 1949 – Polling day
Candidates Candidates are listed in the order they appeared on the ballot.
Party Candidate Background Michael McNamara Plumber and former Labor member Frank Scully Railway worker active in Australian Railways Union Industrial Group
Results
See also Electoral results for the district of Richmond (Victoria) List of Victorian state by-elections
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