1919 East Antrim by-election
The East Antrim by-election of 1919 was held on 27 May 1919. The by-election was held due to the appointment of Commander of the Irish guards of the incumbent Irish Unionist MP, Robert McCalmont. It was won by the Independent Unionist candidate George Boyle Hanna.[1]
Result
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Unionist | George Boyle Hanna | 8,714 | 48.3 | New | |
| Irish Unionist | William Agnew Moore | 7,549 | 41.8 | -52.8 | |
| Independent | Charles McFerran Legg | 1,778 | 9.9 | New | |
| Majority | 1,165 | 6.5 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 24,798 | 72.7 | +7.9 | ||
| Registered electors | 24,798 | ||||
| Independent Unionist gain from Irish Unionist | Swing | ||||
References
- http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.
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