[5] The Conservative candidate Keane Duncan said he would encourage more new-build houses to be sold under a national policy that would permanently discount their prices by up to 50% for first-time buyers.

[11] He has pledged to fund a cost of living recovery plan for the region, and fight for more GP and dentist appointments if elected.

[13] She published an election manifesto in April 2024, saying "My policies are to generate sustainable economic growth, create more affordable homes, and improve the health and wellbeing of all who live here.

[19] The former Daily Star journalist, councillor and former council leader Keane Duncan, the police, fire and crime commissioner Zoë Metcalfe and the businessperson Matthew Freckelton sought the Conservative Party nomination.

[21] Labour selected David Skaith, a Harrogate-born clothing shop owner and chair of the York High Street Forum, as its candidate.

[15] Keith Tordoff, a former police officer and sweet shop owner, was selected to be the Yorkshire Party's candidate in June 2023.