1929 Balaclava by-election
A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Balaclava on 3 August 1929. This was triggered by the resignation of Nationalist MP and former Speaker William Watt.
The by-election was won by Nationalist candidate Thomas White.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationalist | Thomas White | 28,655 | 64.1 | -0.9 | |
| Ind. Nationalist | Frederick Francis | 16,048 | 35.9 | +35.9 | |
| Total formal votes | 44,703 | 98.3 | |||
| Informal votes | 769 | 1.7 | |||
| Turnout | 45,472 | 82.5 | |||
| Nationalist hold | Swing | +0.9 | |||