1984 Jingili by-election

A by-election for the seat of Jingili in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly was held on 15 December 1984. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of CLP Chief Minister Paul Everingham to seek election to the Federal House of Representatives. The seat of Jingili had been held by Everingham since its creation in 1974.

1984 Jingili by-election

15 December 1984

First party Second party   Candidate Rick Setter Barry Cavanagh Party Country Liberal Labor Popular vote 1,059 869 Percentage 54.9% 45.1% Swing 16.9 16.9

MP before election Paul Everingham Country Liberal Elected MP Rick Setter Country Liberal

Results

Jingili by-election, 1984

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Country Liberal	Rick Setter	1,059	54.9	−16.9
	Labor	Barry Cavanagh	869	45.1	+16.9
Total formal votes			1,928	96.8	−1.7
Informal votes			64	3.2	+1.7
Turnout			1,992	76.0	−13.1
	Country Liberal hold		Swing	−16.9