1908 West Down by-election
The 1908 West Down by-election was held on 20 March 1908. The by-election was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Irish Unionist MP, Arthur Hill. It was won by the Irish Unionist candidate William MacCaw.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Unionist | William MacCaw | 4,051 | 59.5 | N/A | |
| Ind. Unionist | Andrew Beattie | 2,760 | 40.5 | N/A | |
| Majority | 1,291 | 19.0 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 6,811 | 82.7 | N/A | ||
| Registered electors | 8,233 | ||||
| Irish Unionist hold | Swing | N/A | |||
References
- ^ "Leigh Rayment - Commons". leighrayment.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2008.
- ^ Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN 0901714127.