City of York — UK General Election Results
City of York was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 10,472 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in City of York from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Hugh Bayley (Labour) | 34,956 | 59.9% | Simon Mallett (Conservative) | 20,523 (35.2 pts) | 73.2% |
| 2001 | Hugh Bayley (Labour) | 25,072 | 52.3% | Michael McIntyre (Conservative) | 13,779 (28.7 pts) | 59.7% |
| 2005 | Hugh Bayley (Labour) | 21,836 | 46.9% | Clive Booth (Conservative) | 10,472 (22.5 pts) | 61.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Bayley | Labour | 34,956 | 59.9% | Yes |
| Simon Mallett | Conservative | 14,433 | 24.7% | No |
| Andrew Waller | Liberal Democrat | 6,537 | 11.2% | No |
| Jonathan Sheppard | Referendum Party | 1,083 | 1.9% | No |
| Mark Hill | Green | 880 | 1.5% | No |
| Eric Wegener | UKIP | 319 | 0.5% | No |
| Andrew Lightfoot | Independent | 137 | 0.2% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Bayley | Labour | 25,072 | 52.3% | Yes |
| Michael McIntyre | Conservative | 11,293 | 23.5% | No |
| Andrew Waller | Liberal Democrat | 8,519 | 17.8% | No |
| Bill Shaw | Green | 1,465 | 3.1% | No |
| Frank Ormston | Socialist Alliance | 674 | 1.4% | No |
| Richard Bate | UKIP | 576 | 1.2% | No |
| Graham Cambridge | Monster Raving Loony | 381 | 0.8% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Bayley | Labour | 21,836 | 46.9% | Yes |
| Clive Booth | Conservative | 11,364 | 24.4% | No |
| Andrew Waller | Liberal Democrat | 10,166 | 21.8% | No |
| Andy D'Agorne | Green | 2,113 | 4.5% | No |
| Richard Jackson | UKIP | 832 | 1.8% | No |
| Ken Curran | Independent | 121 | 0.3% | No |
| Damien Fleck | Death, Dungeons and Taxes Party | 93 | 0.2% | No |
| Andrew Hinkles | Independent | 72 | 0.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
City of York has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won City of York in the 2005 general election?
Labour won City of York in 2005 with 21,836 votes (46.9%), a majority of 10,472 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won City of York since 1997?
Since 1997, City of York has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in City of York?
The closest result on record for City of York was 2005, when Labour beat Conservative by just 10,472 votes (22.5 percentage points).