1928 Martin by-election

1928 Martin by-election
16 June 1928
  First party Second party
 
ALP
Candidate Graham Pratten Percy Hannett
Party Nationalist Labor
Popular vote 29,482 18,922
Percentage 60.91% 39.09%
Swing 3.85pp 3.85pp
MP before election

Herbert Pratten
Nationalist

 Elected MP

Graham Pratten
Nationalist

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Martin on 16 June 1928. This was triggered by the death of Nationalist MP and Trade and Customs Minister Herbert Pratten.

The by-election was won by the Nationalist candidate, Pratten's nephew Graham.

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