1996 Pittwater state by-election

Election result for Pittwater, New South Wales, Australia March 2021 March 2021 The 1996 Pittwater state by-election was held on 25 May 1996 for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Pittwater following the retirement of sitting member, Jim Longley (Liberal NSW).Mr (Jim) James Alan Longley (1958- ) 2098 Yes 8 September 2019 On the same day, by-elections were held in the seats of Clarence, Orange, Southern Highlands and Strathfield. All seats were retained by the Liberal-National parties, with the exception of Clarence.Index of by-elections ElectionIndexes ByElectionIndex 8 September 2019 In Pittwater, the Liberal Party retained the seat despite a swing of 5.81% against them on a two-party preferred basis. Results [[1996 Pittwater state by-election|1996 Pittwater by-election]]Saturday 25 May1996 Pittwater by-election 1995 Pittwater_1 8 September 2019 John Brogden Liberal NSW 16,772 50.38 -10.56 Vicki Dimond Democrats 4,694 14.10 +9.79 Gary Sargent Labor NSW 4,429 13.30 -5.72 Janey Woodger AAFI 2,502 7.52 +7.52 Chris Cairns Greens NSW 2,344 7.04 -4.10 Gerard Smith Independent 1,591 4.78 Rick Bristow Call to Australia 960 2.88 -0.19 33,292 98.38 +2.23 548 1.62 -2.23 33,840 83.38 -10.20 Liberal NSW John Brogden 19,346 65.02 -5.81 Democrats Vicki Dimond 10,409 34.98 +34.98 Liberal NSW -5.81 Jim Longley (Liberal NSW) resigned. See also Electoral results for the district of Pittwater List of New South Wales state by-elections References expanded Category:1996 elections in Australia Category:New South Wales state by-elections Category:1996 in New South Wales