1959 General Election
Belfast North
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UUP | Mills, Stratton | 32,173 | 60.7% | -2.6% | |
| NI Labour | McDowell, Jack | 18,640 | 35.2% | +7% | |
| Sinn Féin | McGlade, Francis | 2,156 | 4.1% | -4.4% | |
| Majority | 13,533 | 25.5% | -9.6% | Turnout | 52,969 | 73.2% | 3.9% | Swing | -4.8% |
