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1916 South Londonderry by-election

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The 1916 South Londonderry by-election was held on 22 May 1916. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Irish Unionist MP, John Gordon. It was won by the Irish Unionist candidate Denis Henry[1] (a Catholic).

It was the first by-election to be held in Ireland after the Easter rebellion, and the rebellion had had no discernible impact on the contest.

By-election, 1916: South Londonderry[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Irish Unionist Denis Henry 3,808 94.7 +42.4
Ind. Unionist Arthur Turnbull 214 5.3 New
Majority 3,594 89.4 +85.0
Turnout 4,022 47.8 −43.6
Registered electors 8,416
Irish Unionist hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. ^ Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.