Yorkshire and the Humber · Former constituency (1950–1979)
Pontefract
Every general election in Pontefract since 1950 (until 1979). Latest: Labour, majority 19,901.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,566 | 68.2% | |
| Conservative | 10,665 | 23.8% | |
| Liberal | 3,616 | 8.1% | |
| Valid votes | 44,847 | ||
| Majority | 19,901 | 44.4% | |
Lab hold Turnout 73.9% of 60,697 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lab | Con | 19,901 | 44.4 | 73.9% | Lab hold |
| October 1974 | Lab | Con | 23,242 | 54.2 | 71.2% | |
| 1970 | Lab | Con | 21,087 | 49.7 | 70.6% | Lab hold |
| 1966 | Lab | Con | 23,401 | 56.7 | 75.6% | Lab hold |
| 1964 | Lab | Con | 22,229 | 52.3 | 77.6% | Lab hold |
| 1959 | Lab | Con | 24,310 | 52.8 | 84.3% | Lab hold |
| 1955 | Lab | Con | 22,463 | 52.5 | 79.5% | |
| 1951 | Lab | Nat Lib | 24,237 | 52.3 | 86.0% | Lab hold |
| 1950 | Lab | Nat Lib | 24,001 | 51.2 | 87.3% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Pontefract?
Labour won Pontefract at the 1979 general election with a majority of 19,901.
Which parties have won Pontefract?
At the 9 general elections held under this name since 1950: Labour 9.
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