Newcastle 1998 supplementary election
Updated: 19 January 2011
Due to the death of a candidate in the Division of Newcastle prior to polling day, a supplementary election for this seat was held using the electoral roll that was prepared for the original election. There were 77 596 electors enrolled for the supplementary election that was held on 21 November 1998.
Demographic Rating: Provincial
Seat Status: Safe Labor
2 March 1996 Election:
Two Party Preferred:
LP: 38.81%
ALP: 61.19%
21 November 1998 Supplementary Election
Two Candidate Preferred:
GRN: 32.67%
ALP: 67.33%
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRITICOS, Harry | IND | 2 718 | 4.17 |
| JACOBI, Carrie | GRN | 5 965 | 9.15 |
| #MORRIS, Allan | ALP | 31 441 | 48.21 |
| BISGROVE, Stephen | DEM | 5 607 | 8.60 |
| PAYNE, Geoff | DSL | 662 | 1.01 |
| BUDWORTH, Greg | CDP | 1 798 | 2.76 |
| WILLIAMS, Harry | PLP | 1 131 | 1.73 |
| TAYLOR, Kate | HAN | 10 466 | 16.05 |
| BOYD, Peter | IND | 757 | 1.16 |
| WELSH, Ivan | IND | 4 398 | 6.74 |
| KING, Tony | CEC | 280 | 0.43 |
| Formal | 65 223 | 95.12 | |
| Informal | 3 347 | 4.88 | |
| TOTAL | 68 570 | 88.37 | |
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| JACOBI, Carrie (GRN) | 21 306 | 32.67 |
| MORRIS, Allan (ALP) | 43 917 | 67.33 |
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