Mid Ulster by-election, 1956
The by-election held in Mid Ulster on 8 May 1956[1] was called because both candidates in the Mid Ulster by-election, 1955 were disqualified. Tom Mitchell was disqualified from assuming office because he was a convicted felon. Charles Beattie was awarded the seat but he was also disqualified because he held an office of profit under the Crown.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Unionist | George Forrest | 28,605 | 48.36 | N/A | |
| Sinn Féin | Tom Mitchell | 24,124 | 40.78 | -9.92 | |
| Anti-Partition | Michael O'Neill | 6,421 | 10.86 | N/A | |
| Majority | 4,481 | 7.58 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 59,150 | 88.43 | -0.17 | ||
| Registered electors | 66,891 | ||||
| Independent Unionist gain from Sinn Féin | Swing | ||||
External links
- A Vision Of Britain Through Time (Constituency elector numbers)
References
- ↑ "1956 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
- ↑ "1956 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
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