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1905 Belfast North by-election

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The 1905 Belfast North by-election was held on 14 September 1905 when the incumbent Irish Unionist MP, Sir James Horner Haslett died. It was retained by the Unionist candidate Sir Daniel Dixon.[1]

Belfast North by-election, 1905[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Irish Unionist Daniel Dixon 4,440 52.8 −16.4
Labour William Walker 3,966 47.2 N/A
Majority 474 5.6 −32.8
Turnout 8,406 78.1 +18.5
Registered electors 10,762
Irish Unionist hold Swing

References

  1. ^ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons/Bcommons2.htm
  2. ^ Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.