The Ryan by-election was held because of the resignation of the sitting member, John Moore. The Liberal Party had held the Queensland seat since its creation in 1949. There was a two-party-preferred swing of 9.69% in the by-election, delivering a narrow victory to the Labor candidate, Leonie Short. Ryan By-Election March 17, 2001 Name Party Votes Percent Swing SHORT, Leonie ALP 29,173 38.68 +8.34 STAGG, Warren Ind 440 0.58 +0.58 HYLAND, Terry Ind 822 1.09 +1.09 MOORE, Jody Ind 1,351 1.79 +1.79 HASSALL, Andrew R CTA 955 1.27 +1.27 STASSE, Mike Greens 4,608 6.11 +6.11 TUCKER, Bob Liberal 32,571 43.19 -7.21 FREEMARIJUANA, Nigel David HMP 1,685 2.23 +2.23 DENGATE, Lyn Dem 3,808 5.05 -2.93 Two-Party-Preferred Australian Labor Party 50.17% +9.69% Liberal Party 49.83% -9.69%