Harrogate by-election, 1954

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]

By Election March 1954: Harrogate
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative James Ramsden 20,263
Labour E. Kavanagh 8,367
Majority 11,896
Turnout
Conservative hold Swing

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