York Central — UK General Election Results
York Central was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 19,154 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in York Central from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hugh Bayley (Labour) | 18,573 | 40.0% | Susan Wade Weeks (Conservative) | 6,451 (13.9 pts) | 60.9% |
| 2015 | Rachael Maskell (Labour) | 20,212 | 42.4% | Robert McIlveen (Conservative) | 6,716 (14.1 pts) | 63.6% |
| 2017 | Rachael Maskell (Labour) | 34,594 | 65.2% | Ed Young (Conservative) | 18,575 (35.0 pts) | 68.9% |
| 2019 | Rachael Maskell (Labour) | 27,312 | 55.2% | Fabia Tate (Conservative) | 13,545 (27.4 pts) | 66.4% |
| 2024 | Rachael Maskell (Labour) | 24,537 | 56.6% | Richard Hudson (Conservative) | 19,154 (44.2 pts) | 54.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Bayley | Labour | 18,573 | 40.0% | Yes |
| Susan Wade Weeks | Conservative | 12,122 | 26.1% | No |
| Christian Vassie | Liberal Democrat | 11,694 | 25.2% | No |
| Andy Chase | Green | 1,669 | 3.6% | No |
| Jeff Kelly | BNP | 1,171 | 2.5% | No |
| Paul Abbott | UKIP | 1,100 | 2.4% | No |
| Eddie Vee | Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 154 | 0.3% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Maskell | Labour | 20,212 | 42.4% | Yes |
| Robert McIlveen | Conservative | 13,496 | 28.3% | No |
| Ken Guest | UKIP | 4,795 | 10.1% | No |
| Jonathan Tyler | Green | 4,791 | 10.0% | No |
| Nick Love | Liberal Democrat | 3,804 | 8.0% | No |
| Chris Whitwood | Yorkshire First | 291 | 0.6% | No |
| Megan Ollerhead | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 288 | 0.6% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Maskell | Labour | 34,594 | 65.2% | Yes |
| Ed Young | Conservative | 16,019 | 30.2% | No |
| Nick Love | Liberal Democrat | 2,475 | 4.7% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Maskell | Labour | 27,312 | 55.2% | Yes |
| Fabia Tate | Conservative | 13,767 | 27.8% | No |
| James Blanchard | Liberal Democrat | 4,149 | 8.4% | No |
| Tom Franklin | Green | 2,107 | 4.3% | No |
| Nicholas Szkiler | Brexit Party | 1,479 | 3.0% | No |
| Andrew Snedden | The Yorkshire Party | 557 | 1.1% | No |
| Andrew Dunn | Social Democratic Party | 134 | 0.3% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Maskell | Labour | 24,537 | 56.6% | Yes |
| Richard Hudson | Conservative | 5,383 | 12.4% | No |
| Lars Kramm | Green | 5,185 | 12.0% | No |
| Cliff Bond | Reform UK | 4,721 | 10.9% | No |
| Alan Page | Liberal Democrat | 3,051 | 7.0% | No |
| Alisdair Lord | Independent | 133 | 0.3% | No |
| Roger James | Independent | 131 | 0.3% | No |
| Ruairi Kendall | Independent | 98 | 0.2% | No |
| Leo Mayne | Independent | 84 | 0.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
York Central has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won York Central in the 2024 general election?
Labour won York Central in 2024 with 24,537 votes (56.6%), a majority of 19,154 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won York Central since 2010?
Since 2010, York Central has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in York Central?
The closest result on record for York Central was 2010, when Labour beat Conservative by just 6,451 votes (13.9 percentage points).