1954 Harrogate by-election

The 1954 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.

By Election March 1954: Harrogate
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
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