- Source: 1986 Pittwater state by-election
- 1986 Pittwater state by-election
- 1986 Rockdale state by-election
- Electoral district of Pittwater
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- 1986 Vaucluse state by-election
- 1978 New South Wales state election
- 1986 Cabramatta state by-election
- 1986 Canterbury state by-election
- Electoral results for the district of Pittwater
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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Pittwater on 31 May 1986. It was triggered by the resignation of sitting Liberal MP Max Smith. The by-election was won by Liberal candidate Jim Longley.
Background
Labor did not stand a candidate in the by-election, and as a result, this election was almost won by professional surfer and former world surfing champion Nat Young, who ran on a largely environmental ticket.
Results
See also
Electoral results for the district of Pittwater
List of New South Wales state by-elections