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1956 Mid Ulster by-election

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was awarded the seat but he was also disqualified because he held an office of profit under the Crown.
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was disqualified from assuming office because he was a convicted felon.
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by-election
Mid Ulster
1955 Mid Ulster by-election
Tom Mitchell
Charles Beattie
Ind. Unionist
George Forrest
Sinn Féin
Tom Mitchell
Anti-Partition
Michael O'Neill
Turnout
Registered electors
Ind. Unionist
Sinn Féin
Swing
A Vision of Britain Through Time
"1956 By Election Results"
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Mid Armagh
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