A by-election was held in the state electoral district of Blacktown on 14 October 2017. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of John Robertson (). Robertson served as state Leader of the Opposition from 2011 until 2014.
The by-election was held on the same day as by-elections Cootamundra and Murray.
Candidates The candidates in ballot paper order are as follows: Candidate nominations Party CandidateNotes Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) Josh Green Contested state elections for Macquarie Fields in 2011 and Electoral district of Mount Druitt in 2015 and federal elections in Grayndler in 2013 and Chifley in 2016 Labor Stephen Bali Resident of Doonside and incumbent Mayor of Blacktown and Blacktown councillor since 2004. Bali also serves as President of the New South Wales Branch and National Vice President of the Australian Workers' Union. Greens NSW Chris Winslow Independent Vivek Singha
Results
John Robertson () resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Blacktown List of New South Wales state by-elections
References
External links New South Wales Electoral Commission: Blacktown State By-election ABC Elections: Blacktown by-election