1986 Canterbury state by-election

Election result for Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia September 2019 September 2019 A by-election for the seat of Canterbury in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 1 February 1986. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Labor NSW MP Kevin Stewart to accept the post of Agent-General for NSW in London.Yes 1 May 2019 1877 Kevin Stewart (1928–2006) By-elections for the seats of Cabramatta and Kiama were held on the same day. Dates Date Event 31 December 1985 Kevin Stewart resigned. 3 January 1986 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article231536590 Writ of election: Canterbury Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales 6 8 January 1986 28 September 2019 89 Trove 9 January 1986 Close of nominations 12 November 2016 Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm 21 February 1986 Return of writ Results [[1986 Canterbury state by-election|1986 Canterbury by-election]]Saturday 1 February1986 Canterbury by-election 1984 Canterbury_1 27 September 2019 Kevin Moss Labor NSW 12,189 53.14 George Elias Liberal NSW 8,267 36.04 Paul Terrett Australian Democrats 1,822 7.94 Jim Saleam National Action 513 2.24 Julien Droulers Rainbow Party 145 0.43 22,936 95.58 1,061 4.42 23,997 74.56 Labor NSW   Labor NSW MP Kevin Stewart resigned to accept the post of Agent-General for NSW in London. See also Electoral results for the district of Canterbury List of New South Wales state by-elections References expanded Canterbury state by-election Category:New South Wales state by-elections Category:1986 in New South Wales Canterbury state by-election