February 1917 Dublin University by-election
The Dublin University by-election of 1917 was held on 5 February 1917. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Irish Unionist MP, James Campbell, becoming Lord Chief Justice of Ireland. It was won by the Irish Unionist candidate Arthur Warren Samuels.[1] Campbell appointed Lord Chief Justice of Ireland
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Unionist | Arthur Warren Samuels | 1,841 | 73.06 | ||
| Irish Unionist | Robert Henry Woods | 679 | 26.94 | ||
| Majority | 1,162 | 46.12 | |||
| Turnout | 2,520 | 49.20 | |||
| Irish Unionist hold | Swing | ||||
References
- http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949, FWS Craig
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