1956 Mid Ulster by-election

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]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Ind. Unionist George Forrest 28,605 48.36 New
Sinn Féin Tom Mitchell 24,124 40.78 −9.92
Anti-Partition Michael O'Neill 6,421 10.86 New
Majority 4,481 7.58 N/A
Turnout 59,150 88.43 −0.17
Registered electors 66,891
Ind. Unionist gain from Sinn Féin Swing

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.
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