1915 Grampians by-election
# 1915 Grampians by-election

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Grampians on 20 February 1915. This was triggered by the death of Labor MP Edward Jolley.

The by-election was won by Liberal candidate Carty Salmon, who had previously served as member for Laanecoorie from 1901 to 1913 and as Speaker from 1909 to 1910.

## Results

1915 Grampians by-election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Liberal | Carty Salmon | 12,116 | 51.30 | +1.56 |
| | Labor | John McDougall | 11,522 | 48.74 | −1.56 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 23,638 | 99.49 | +1.16 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 120 | 0.51 | −1.16 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 34,977 | | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 23,758 | 67.92 | −17.58 |
| | Liberal gain from Labor | Liberal gain from Labor | Swing | +1.56 | |
