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

1919 East Antrim by-election[2]
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

  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.


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