1940 Belfast East by-election
The Belfast East by-election of 1940 was held on 8 February 1940. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent UUP MP, Herbert Dixon. It was won by the UUP candidate Henry Peirson Harland,[1] who was unopposed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UUP | Henry Peirson Harland | Unopposed | |||
| Registered electors | |||||
| UUP hold | |||||
External links
- A Vision Of Britain Through Time (Constituency elector numbers)
References
- ^ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1983) [1969]. British parliamentary election results 1918-1949 (3rd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 564. ISBN 0-900178-06-X.
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