1937 Australian Federal Election
23 October 1937 · Depression and war · 74 seats, 38 for a majority
A federal election was held in Australia on 23 October 1937. All 74 seats in the House of Representatives, and 19 of the 36 seats in the Senate were up for election.
Prime Minister before
Joseph Lyons
UAP/Country coalition
Prime Minister (continued)
Joseph Lyons
UAP/Country coalition
Largest force
United Australia–Country Coalition
43 of 74 seats
Turnout
96.1%
The result
United Australia–Country Coalition
Joseph Lyons · 49.3% of votes · +1 seats
43
seats
Labor
John Curtin · 43.2% of votes · +11 seats
29
seats
2 further seats went to parties and independents outside the main contenders listed above.