A by-election for the seat of Stuart in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly was held on 28 September 1996. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Labor (ALP) member and Leader of the Opposition Brian Ede. The seat had been held by Ede since 1983.
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The ALP selected Peter Toyne as its candidate. The CLP candidate was Tony Bohning, a former Superintendent of Alice Springs Jail.
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor | Peter Toyne | 1,275 | 55.2 | +3.4 | |
| Country Liberal | Tony Bohning | 1,033 | 44.8 | −3.4 | |
| Total formal votes | 2,308 | 95.0 | −0.2 | ||
| Informal votes | 122 | 5.0 | +0.2 | ||
| Turnout | 2,430 | 63.7 | −3.0 | ||
| Labor hold | Swing | +3.4 | |||
References
edit- ^ 1996 Stuart by-election Results, Northern Territory Electoral Commission, 28 September 1996