New South Wales state election, 1910

New South Wales state election, 1910

14 October 1910 (1910-10-14)
All 90 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
First party Second party   152px Leader James McGowen Charles Wade Party Labour Liberal Reform Leader since August 1894 2 October 1907 Leader's seat Redfern Gordon Last election 32 seats 45 seats Seats won 46 seats 37 seats Seat change 14 8 Percentage 48.92% 43.03 Swing 15.61 2.88
300px Legislative Assembly after the election
Premier before election Charles Wade Liberal Reform Elected Premier James McGowen Labour

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Men and women voters and polling booths, 1910.

The 1910 New South Wales state election was held on 14 October 1910. This election was for all of the 90 seats in the 22nd New South Wales Legislative Assembly and it was conducted in single-member constituencies with a second ballot if a majority was not achieved on the first. The 21st parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 14 September 1910 by the Governor, Lord Chelmsford, on the advice of the Premier Charles Wade.

Key dates

Date	Event
14 September 1910	The Legislative Assembly was dissolved, and writs were issued by the Governor to proceed with an election.
23 September 1910	Nominations for candidates for the election closed at noon.
14 October 1910	Polling day.
15 November 1910	Opening of 22nd Parliament.

Results

New South Wales state election, 14 October 1910 Legislative Assembly << 1907 — 1913 >>
Enrolled voters		867,695
Votes cast		572,500		Turnout	69.05	+2.33
Informal votes		10,514		Informal	1.80	−1.07
Summary of votes by party
Party		Primary votes	%	Swing	Seats	Change
	Labour	280,056	48.92	+15.61	46	+4
	Liberal Reform	246,360	43.03	−2.88	37	−8
	Independent Liberal	33,529	5.86	+0.15	6	+2
	Independent Labour	4,527	0.79	+0.79	0	0
	Farmers and Settlers	4,039	0.71	+0.71	0	0
	Independent	3,989	0.70	−9.45	1	−3
Total		572,500			90

See also

• Candidates of the New South Wales state election, 1910
• Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1910–1913