East Cork — UK General Election Results
David Rice Kent (Sinn Féin) were elected unopposed for East Cork at the 1918 general election. This page covers every general election in East Cork from 1885 to 1918.
Full Election History, 1885–1918
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | William John Lane (Irish Parliamentary Party) | 4,314 | 94.2% | Henry Villiers-Stuart (Independent) | 4,048 (88.4 pts) | 66.1% |
| 1886 | William John Lane (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1892 | Anthony John Charles Donelan (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1895 | Anthony John Charles Donelan (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1900 | Anthony John Charles Donelan (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| 1906 | Anthony John Charles Donelan (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| Jan 1910 | Anthony John Charles Donelan (Irish Parliamentary Party) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
| Dec 1910 | Anthony John Charles Donelan (Irish Parliamentary Party) | 3,173 | 63.4% | William O'Brien (All-for-Ireland) | 1,339 (26.7 pts) | 79.3% |
| 1918 | David Rice Kent (Sinn Féin) | Elected unopposed — no other candidate stood, no vote count on record | 0.0% | |||
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1885
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William John Lane | Irish Parliamentary Party | 4,314 | 94.2% | Yes |
| Henry Villiers-Stuart | Independent | 266 | 5.8% | No |
1886
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William John Lane | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
1892
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony John Charles Donelan | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
1895
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony John Charles Donelan | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
1900
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony John Charles Donelan | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
1906
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony John Charles Donelan | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
Jan 1910
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony John Charles Donelan | Irish Parliamentary Party | Unopposed | Yes | |
Dec 1910
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony John Charles Donelan | Irish Parliamentary Party | 3,173 | 63.4% | Yes |
| William O'Brien | All-for-Ireland | 1,834 | 36.6% | No |
1918
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Rice Kent | Sinn Féin | Unopposed | Yes | |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
East Cork has been contested at 9 general elections on record since 1885. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Irish Parliamentary Party, Sinn Féin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won East Cork in the 1918 general election?
David Rice Kent (Sinn Féin) were elected unopposed for East Cork in 1918 -- no other candidate stood.
Which parties have won East Cork since 1885?
Since 1885, East Cork has been won by: Irish Parliamentary Party, Sinn Féin.
What was the closest result in East Cork?
The closest result on record for East Cork was Dec 1910, when Irish Parliamentary Party beat All-for-Ireland by just 1,339 votes (26.7 percentage points).