1954 Harrogate by-election
The Harrogate by-election was held on 11 March 1954. It was caused by the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, Christopher York. It was won by the Conservative candidate James Ramsden.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | James Ramsden | 20,263 | 70.78 | +0.22 | |
| Labour | E. Kavanagh | 8,367 | 29.22 | -0.22 | |
| Majority | 11,896 | 41.56 | +0.45 | ||
| Turnout | 28,630 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- "1954 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
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