In the resultant by-election, Pitt received 20,142 votes to Watson's 9,635 for a majority of 10,507. However this was a drop of 2,597 in majority from the previous election.
In the resulting by-election, Pitt garnered 20,142 votes to Watson's 9,635 for a majority of 10,507. However, this was a decline of 2,597 in majority from the previous election.