1916 South Londonderry by-election

The South Londonderry by-election of 1916 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
	Independent Unionist	Arthur Turnbull	214	5.3	New
Majority			3,594	89.4	+84.9
Turnout			4,022	47.8	−43.6
Registered electors			8,416
	Irish Unionist hold		Swing	N/A

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.