1911 Batman by-election
# 1911 Batman by-election

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Batman on 8 February 1911. This was triggered by the death of Labour MP Henry Beard.

The by-election was won by Labour candidate Frank Brennan.

## Results

1911 Batman by-election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Labour | Frank Brennan | 9,385 | 57.52 | −6.09 |
| | Liberal | Frederick O'Neill | 6,932 | 42.48 | +6.09 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 16,317 | 97.86 | −0.63 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 356 | 2.14 | +0.63 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 31,729 | | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 16,673 | 52.55 | −16.34 |
| | Labour hold | Labour hold | Swing | −6.09 | |
