1899 Boorowa colonial by-election
# 1899 Boorowa colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Boorowa on 30 September 1899 because Kenneth Mackay (Protectionist) resigned to accept an appointment to the Legislative Council.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 15 September 1899 | Kenneth Mackay resigned from the Legislative Assembly. |
| 16 September 1899 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 23 September 1899 | Nominations |
| 30 September 1899 | Polling day |
| 9 October 1899 | Return of writ |

## Result

1899 Boorowa by-election Saturday 10 November :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Labor | Niels Nielsen (elected) | 539 | 53.0 | +15.2 |
| | Protectionist | George Waddell | 478 | 47.0 | -15.2 |
| Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 1,017 | 97.8 | -0.9 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 23 | 2.2 | +0.9 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1,040 | 45.6 | -15.4 |
| | Labor gain from Protectionist | Labor gain from Protectionist | Swing | +15.2 | |
