1896 Belfast North by-election
UK Parliamentary by-election
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The Belfast North by-election of 1896 was held on 22 January 1896. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Irish Unionist Party MP, Edward Harland.[1] It was won by the Irish Unionist Party candidate James Horner Haslett.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Unionist | James Horner Haslett | 3,595 | 51.1 | N/A | |
| Ind. Unionist | Adam Turner | 3,434 | 48.9 | N/A | |
| Majority | 161 | 2.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 7,029 | 76.4 | N/A | ||
| Registered electors | 9,201 | ||||
| Irish Unionist hold | Swing | N/A | |||
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