1909 Queensland state election

1909 Queensland state election

All 72 seats in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland 37 Assembly seats were needed for a majority
First party Second party   Leader William Kidston David Bowman Party Liberal Labour Leader's seat Rockhampton Fortitude Valley Last election 37 seats 23 seats Seats won 41 seats 27 seats Seat change 4 4
Premier before election William Kidston Liberal Elected Premier William Kidston Liberal

Elections were held in the Australian state of Queensland on 2 October 1909 to elect the members of the state's Legislative Assembly.

Key dates

The elections were held on 2 October 1909.

Results

Queensland state election, 2 October 1909 Legislative Assembly << 1908–1912 >>
Enrolled voters		242,754
Votes cast		210,912		Turnout	72.67%
Informal votes		1,652		Informal
Summary of votes by party
Party		Primary votes	%	Swing	Seats	Change
	Liberals	107,370	50.91	+10.32	41	+4
	Labour	77,712	36.85	+6.77	27	+4
	Opposition	22,439	10.64		4	+4
	Independent	3,391	1.61	+0.94	0	-1
Total		210,912			72

See also

• Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1909–1912