| Year: | 1974 |
|---|---|
| General election: | October 1974 General Election |
| Constituency: | York |
| Turnout: | 75.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Lyon, Alexander | Labour | 26983 |
| Watson, John | Conservative | 23294 |
| Graham, E | Liberal | 7370 |
| Smith, H | Campaign for a More Prosperous Britain | 304 |
| Stratton, HL | Protest Party | 171 |