1960 Kurri Kurri state by-election
# 1960 Kurri Kurri state by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Kurri Kurri on Saturday 8 October 1960 and was triggered by the death of George Booth (Labor).

The Temora by-election was held on the same day.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 31 July 1960 | George Booth died. |
| 12 September 1960 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 19 September 1960 | Nominations |
| 8 October 1960 | Polling day |
| 28 October 1960 | Return of writ |

## Result

1960 Kurri Kurri by-election Saturday 8 October :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Labor | Ken Booth | 17,764 | 92.53 |
| | Communist | James Clark | 1,434 | 7.47 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 19,198 | 97.28 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 536 | 2.72 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 19,734 | 87.57 |
| | Labor hold | Labor hold | Swing | |
