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.
Mid Ulster by-election, 1956 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Independent Unionist | George Forrest | 28,605 | 48.36 | ||
Sinn Féin | Tom Mitchell | 24,124 | 40.78 | ||
Anti-Partition | Michael O'Neill | 6,421 | 10.86 | ||
Majority | 4,481 | 7.58 | |||
Turnout | 59,150 | 88.43 | |||
Independent Unionist gain from Sinn Féin | Swing | ||||
- ↑ "1956 By Elections". Retrieved 5 July 2012.