1911 Boothby by-election
# 1911 Boothby by-election

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Boothby on 11 November 1911. This was triggered by the death of Labour MP Lee Batchelor.

The by-election was won by Liberal candidate David Gordon.

## Results

1911 Boothby by-election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Liberal | David Gordon | 10,656 | 57.09 | +57.09 |
| | Labour | James Jelley | 8,008 | 42.91 | −20.92 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 18,664 | 99.80 | +7.98 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 38 | 0.20 | −7.98 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 35,460 | | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 18,702 | 52.74 | −2.63 |
| | Liberal gain from Labour | Liberal gain from Labour | | | |
