1965 Riverina by-election
# 1965 Riverina by-election

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Riverina on 27 February 1965. This was triggered by the resignation of Country Party MP Hugh Roberton.

The by-election was won by Country Party candidate Bill Armstrong.

## Results

Riverina by-election, 1965 :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Country | Bill Armstrong | 21,371 | 56.3 | +4.6 |
| | Labor | Jack Ward | 16,561 | 43.7 | +2.1 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 37,932 | 98.8 | |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 455 | 1.2 | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 38,387 | 87.5 | |
| | Country hold | Country hold | Swing | -1.0 | |
