Pearce by-election, September 2019

The Pearce by-election, September 2019 is a by-election in the seat of Pearce to replace Revolutionary Socialist MP Bsharri after his resignation. It was to be held on 21 August 2019, but cancelled after a general election was called.

Background
On 7 September 2019, Bsharri resigned as an MP. Bsharri was first elected at the Australian federal election, May 2019 and re-elected at the Australian federal election, July 2019.

Candidates
Three candidates have declared in the Pearce by-election. Former MP for Lalor and Sturt and ex-leader of the Australia Party, Showstealer1829, is contesting as an independent. Former MP for Wright and Parramatta, Horror-HQ, is running as the Social Democratic candidate. Perennial candidate Woof223 and former MP for Chisholm is also running as the Liberal candidate.