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A
by-election for the seat of
Cheltenham in the
South Australian House of Assembly was held on 9 February 2019.
[1] The by-election was triggered by the parliamentary resignation of
Labor Party MP and former
Premier
Jay Weatherill on 17 December 2018.
[2] Labor candidate
Joe Szakacs retained the seat with an increased margin.
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An
Enfield by-election was held on the same day, as Weatherill's former deputy leader and
Deputy Premier,
John Rau, had also resigned from parliament.
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Date
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Event
[1]
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Friday 11 January 2019
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Writ of election issued by the
Governor
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Monday 21 January 2019
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Close of
electoral rolls (12 noon)
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Thursday 24 January 2019
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Close of nominations (12 noon)
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Tuesday 29 January 2019
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Start of
early voting
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Saturday 9 February 2019
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Polling day (8am to 6pm)
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Saturday 16 February 2019
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Last day for receipt of
postal votes
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Friday 22 February 2019
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Last day for return of writs
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The
Liberal Party declined to field a candidate for both the Cheltenham and
Enfield by-elections.
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