title: 1928 Martin by-election
text: # 1928 Martin by-election
  
  A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Martin on 16 June 1928. This was triggered by the death of Nationalist MP and Trade and Customs Minister Herbert Pratten.
  
  The by-election was won by the Nationalist candidate, Pratten's nephew Graham.
  
  ## Results
  
  Martin by-election, 1928 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Nationalist | Graham Pratten | 29,482 | 60.91 | -3.85 |
  | | Labor | Percy Hannett | 18,922 | 39.09 | +3.85 |
  | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 48,404 | 93.01 | –5.02 |
  | Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 3,635 | 6.99 | +5.02 |
  | Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 52,039 | 87.41 | -6.43 |
  | | Nationalist hold | Nationalist hold | Swing | -3.85 | |
  