A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Randwick on 14 February 1970. It was triggered by the resignation of sitting member Lionel Bowen () to successfully contest the federal seat of Kingsford Smith at the 1969 election.
Dates Date Event 18 September 1969 Resignation of Lionel Bowen. 25 October 1969 1969 Australian federal election 19 January 1970 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 23 January 1970 Day of nomination 14 February 1970 Polling day 10 March 1970 Return of writ
Result
Lionel Bowen () resigned to successfully contest the 1969 election for Kingsford Smith.
See also Electoral results for the district of Randwick List of New South Wales state by-elections
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