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1996 Orange state by-election

Election results for Orange, New South Wales, Australia

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Orange on 25 May 1996 following the retirement of sitting member, Garry West.

On the same day, by-elections were held in the seats of Clarence, Pittwater, Southern Highlands and Strathfield.

All seats were retained by the Liberal-National Parties, with the exception of Clarence. In Orange, the National Party suffered a swing of 13.82% against it on a two-party preferred basis.

Dates

Date	Event
7 March 1996	Garry West resigned from parliament.
3 April 1996	Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
12 April 1996	Nominations
2 May 1996	Polling day
7 June 1996	Return of writ

Results

Saturday 2 May

Garry West () retired.

References

"Mr Garry Bruce West (1949- )".
(3 April 1996). "Writ of election: Orange". [[Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales]].
(1995). "1996 Orange by-election".

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