The 1962 Pontefract by-election was held on 22 March 1962 after the death of the incumbent Labour MP George Sylvester. It was retained by the Labour candidate Joseph Harper.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Joseph Harper | 26,461 | 77.28 | +0.90 | |
| Conservative | Paul Dean | 6,633 | 19.37 | -4.25 | |
| Independent | Russell Ernest Eckley | 1,146 | 3.35 | New | |
| Majority | 19,828 | 57.91 | +5.15 | ||
| Turnout | 34,240 | 63.26 | -21.01 | ||
| Labour hold | Swing | ||||
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