1956 Mid Ulster by-election

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The by-election held in Mid Ulster on 8 May 1956 [1] was called because both candidates in the 1955 Mid Ulster by-election 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.

1956 Mid Ulster by-election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Ind. Unionist George Forrest 28,605 48.36 New
Sinn Féin Tom Mitchell 24,12440.78−9.92
Anti-Partition Michael O'Neill 6,42110.86New
Majority4,4817.58N/A
Turnout 59,15088.43−0.17
Registered electors 66,891
Ind. Unionist gain from Sinn Féin Swing

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References

  1. "1956 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  2. "1956 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2015.