July 1917 Belfast South by-election

The Belfast South by-election of 1917 was held on 2 July 1917. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, James Chambers. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Arthur Lindsay,[1] who was elected unopposed.

Results
July 1917 Belfast South by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Irish Unionist William Arthur Lindsay Unopposed
Registered electors
Irish Unionist hold
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References
  1. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.


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