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1994 Williamstown state by-election

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A by-election for the Victorian Legislative Assembly district of Williamstown was held on 13 August 1994. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Joan Kirner, the former Premier of Victoria, on 27 May 1994.

Results

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Victorian state by-election, 1994: Williamstown[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labor Steve Bracks 15,362 57.5 −1.2
Democrats Lyn Allison 6,252 23.4 +23.4
Independent Chris McConville 5,109 19.1 +19.1
Total formal votes 26,723 94.1 −0.3
Informal votes 1,684 5.9 +0.3
Turnout 28,407 85.7 −9.0
Two-candidate-preferred result
Labor Steve Bracks 16,309 61.0 −3.1
Democrats Lyn Allison 10,410 39.0 +39.0
Labor hold Swing N/A

References

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  1. ^ Report on the Williamstown district by-election: 13 August 1994. Victorian Electoral Office. 1995.