1995 Arnhem by-election
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A by-election for the seat of Arnhem in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly was held on 7 October 1995. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Wes Lanhupuy, from the Labor Party.
The Country Liberal Party selected two candidates for the seat- Terry Yumbulul and Mujiji Nunggarrgulu.[1] The Labor Party stood Jack Ah Kit as their candidate. The remaining candidate was independent Lance Lawrence.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Labor | Jack Ah Kit | 1,195 | 51.8 | −22.7 | |
Country Liberal | Mujiji Nunggarrgulu | 500 | 21.7 | +9.6[b] | |
Country Liberal | Terry Yumbulul | 310 | 13.4 | +9.6[b] | |
Independent | Lance Lawrence | 304 | 13.1 | +13.1 | |
Labor hold | Swing | −22.7 |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "CLP's 2 Arnhem candidates". The Northern Territory News. 6 September 1995. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- ^ personal website
- ^ 1995 Arnhem by-election Results, Northern Territory Electoral Commission, 7 October 1995