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1989 Rodney state by-election

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A by-election was held for the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Rodney on 4 March 1989. The by-election was triggered by the resignation on 25 January of sitting National Party MP Eddie Hann.

Results

Rodney state by-election, 1989[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
National Noel Maughan 17,217 66.33 −0.57
Liberal Donald Oberin 8,741 33.67 +20.19
Total formal votes 25,958 93.46 −4.96
Informal votes 1,847 6.64 +4.96
Turnout 27,805 88.14 −6.43
National hold Swing −12.29

References

  1. ^ Report on the Rodney district by-election, 4 March 1989. State Electoral Office Victoria. 1989.