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 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | James Ramsden | 20,263 | |||
Labour | E. Kavanagh | 8,367 | |||
Majority | 11,896 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Conservative hold | Swing | ||||