1992 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Pontefract and Castleford: 1992 general election result
Labour won Pontefract and Castleford at the 1992 general election with a majority of 23,495. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 23,49548.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.3%48,007 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,648
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 33,546 | 69.9% | +3.0 | |
| Conservative | 10,051 | 20.9% | −0.3 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,410 | 9.2% | +9.2 | |
| Valid votes | 48,007 | |||
| Majority | 23,495 | 48.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1987 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Pontefract and Castleford at the 1992 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 33,546 votes (69.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Pontefract and Castleford in 1992?
23,495 votes (48.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pontefract and Castleford in 1992?
74.3% of the 64,648 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,007 votes).
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