Edward Mitchell (politician)

For other people named Edward Mitchell, see Edward Mitchell (disambiguation).

Edward Mitchell (1859–1921)[1] was an Irish Russellite Unionist politician.

Mitchell was elected at the as Member of Parliament (MP) for North Fermanagh at a by-election on 20 March 1903 after the resignation of the Unionist MP Edward Archdale.[2] At the next general election, in January 1906 the Russellites did not manage to hold their early by-election gains. They won one new seat, but lost to mainstream Unionists both of the seats gained at by-elections, including Mitchell's. He did not stand again.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Historical list of MPs: constituencies beginning with "F"". Leigh Rayment's House of Commons pages. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons/Fcommons.htm. Retrieved 15 December 2009. 
  2. ^ Brian M. Walker, ed (1978). Parliamentary election results in Ireland 1801–1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. p. 164. ISBN 0 901714 12 7. 
  3. ^ Walker, op. cit., page 167

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Edward Archdale		 Member of Parliament for North Fermanagh
1903 – 1906		 Succeeded by
Godfrey Fetherstonhaugh