Belfast South by-election, 1963

The Belfast South by-election of 22 October 1963 was held after the death of Ulster Unionist Party Member of Parliament (MP) Sir David Campbell on 12 June the same year. The seat was retained by the Ulster Unionists.

Results

Belfast South, 1963
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
UUP Rafton Pounder 17,989 64.31 -5.56
NI Labour Norman Searight 7,209 25.77 +4.19
Liberal Albert Hamilton 2,774 9.92 +2.38
Turnout 27,972
UUP hold Swing

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