1949 Cessnock state by-election

A by-election for the seat of Cessnock in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 8 October 1949. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Jack Baddeley to accept the position of Chairman of the State Coal Mine Authority.

A by-election for the seat of Redfern was held on the same day.

Results
Jack Baddeley resigned to accept the position of Chairman of the State Coal Mine Authority.