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1997 Sutherland state by-election

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The 1997 Sutherland state by-election was held on 20 December 1997 for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Sutherland following the retirement of the sitting member, Liberal MP Chris Downy.[1]

Result

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1997 Sutherland by-election
Saturday 20 December [2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Lorna Stone 16,687 45.46 -5.39
Labor Christine Hawkins 12,674 34.53 -2.83
Christian Democrats David Copeland 1,804 4.91 +0.93
Greens Jo-Anne Lentern 1,710 4.66
Against Further Immigration Janey Woodger 1,567 4.27
Outdoor Recreation Glenn Druery 780 2.13
Independent David Hunt 557 1.52
Independent Geoff Moore 530 1.44
Independent David Harris 396 1.08
Total formal votes 36,705 98.12 +1.70
Informal votes 702 1.88 −1.70
Turnout 37,407 84.59 −11.45
Two-party-preferred result
Liberal Lorna Stone 18,950 56.23 -0.21
Labor Christine Hawkins 14,752 43.77 +0.21
Liberal hold Swing -0.21

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mr Christopher John Downy (1955- )". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  2. ^ Green, Antony. "1997 Sutherland by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 22 June 2020.