1865 Kennedy colonial by-election

The 1865 Kennedy colonial by-election was a by-election held on 18 March 1865 in the electoral district of Kennedy for the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

History
Under the Additional Members Act 1864, the seats of Clermont, Kennedy, Maryborough, Mitchell, Rockhampton and Warrego were created. By-elections to fill the new seats were held on 1 February 1865 (Maryborough and Rockhampton), on 18 March 1865 (Clermont and Kennedy) and on 25 March 1865 (Mitchell and Warrego). George Elphinstone Dalrymple was elected in Kennedy.