1949 Cessnock state by-election
# 1949 Cessnock state by-election

A by-election for the seat of Cessnock in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 8 October 1949. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Jack Baddeley (Labor) to accept the position of Chairman of the State Coal Mine Authority.

A by-election for the seat of Redfern was held on the same day.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 8 September 1949 | Jack Baddeley resigned. |
| 14 September 1949 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 20 September 1949 | Close of nominations |
| 8 October 1949 | Polling day |
| 8 November 1949 | Return of writ |

## Results

1949 Cessnock by-election Saturday 8 October :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Labor | John Crook | 16,204 | 80.50 |
| | Communist | John Tapp | 3,925 | 19.50 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 20,129 | 95.83 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 877 | 4.17 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 21,006 | 89.99 |
| | Labor hold | Labor hold | Swing | |
