The 1919 East Antrim by-election 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[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ind. 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 | ||||
| Ind. Unionist gain from Irish Unionist | Swing | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.
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