1915 Bendigo by-election
# 1915 Bendigo by-election

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Bendigo on 6 February 1915. This was triggered by the death of Labor MP and External Affairs Minister John Arthur.

The by-election was won by Labor candidate Alfred Hampson.

## Results

1915 Bendigo by-election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Labor | Alfred Hampson | 12,188 | 50.89 | −4.21 |
| | Liberal | William Richards | 11,761 | 49.11 | +4.21 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 23,949 | 99.17 | +0.87 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 201 | 0.83 | −0.87 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 35,495 | | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 24,150 | 68.04 | −4.48 |
| | Labor hold | Labor hold | Swing | −4.21 | |
