Vale of York — UK General Election Results
Vale of York was won by Conservative at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 13,892 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Vale of York from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Anne McIntosh (Conservative) | 23,815 | 44.7% | Matt Carter (Labour) | 9,721 (18.2 pts) | 76.0% |
| 2001 | Anne McIntosh (Conservative) | 25,033 | 51.6% | Chris Jukes (Labour) | 12,517 (25.8 pts) | 66.1% |
| 2005 | Anne McIntosh (Conservative) | 26,205 | 51.8% | David Scott (Labour) | 13,892 (27.5 pts) | 66.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne McIntosh | Conservative | 23,815 | 44.7% | Yes |
| Matt Carter | Labour | 14,094 | 26.5% | No |
| Charles Hall | Liberal Democrat | 12,656 | 23.8% | No |
| Clive Fairclough | Referendum Party | 2,503 | 4.7% | No |
| Tony Pelton | Social Democratic Party | 197 | 0.4% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne McIntosh | Conservative | 25,033 | 51.6% | Yes |
| Chris Jukes | Labour | 12,516 | 25.8% | No |
| Greg Stone | Liberal Democrat | 9,799 | 20.2% | No |
| Peter Thornber | UKIP | 1,142 | 2.4% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne McIntosh | Conservative | 26,205 | 51.8% | Yes |
| David Scott | Labour | 12,313 | 24.4% | No |
| Jeremy Wilcock | Liberal Democrat | 12,040 | 23.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Vale of York has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Vale of York in the 2005 general election?
Conservative won Vale of York in 2005 with 26,205 votes (51.8%), a majority of 13,892 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Vale of York since 1997?
Since 1997, Vale of York has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Vale of York?
The closest result on record for Vale of York was 1997, when Conservative beat Labour by just 9,721 votes (18.2 percentage points).