1956 Mid Ulster by-election
# 1956 Mid Ulster by-election

The by-election held in Mid Ulster on 8 May 1956 was called because both candidates in the 1955 Mid Ulster by-election were disqualified. Tom Mitchell was disqualified from assuming office because he was a convicted felon. Charles Beattie was awarded the seat but he was also disqualified because he held an office of profit under the Crown.

1956 Mid Ulster by-election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Ind. Unionist | George Forrest | 28,605 | 48.36 | New |
| | Sinn Féin | Tom Mitchell | 24,124 | 40.78 | -9.92 |
| | Anti-Partition | Michael O'Neill | 6,421 | 10.86 | New |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 4,481 | 7.58 | N/A |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 59,150 | 88.43 | -0.17 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 66,891 | | |
| | Ind. Unionist gain from Sinn Féin | Ind. Unionist gain from Sinn Féin | Swing | | |
