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Election for the constituency of Bishop Auckland on 12 December 2019

An election to the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Bishop Auckland, held as part of the general election on 12 December 2019.

Conservative gain from Labour by Dehenna Davison with a majority of 7,962 - 17.8% - on a turnout of 65.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DAVISON, Dehenna Con 24,067 53.7% 6.8%
GOODMAN, Helen Lab 16,105 35.9% -12.1%
BROWN, Nicholas BRX 2,500 5.6% -
GEORGESON, Ray LD 2,133 4.8% 2.0%

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.

An electorate of 68,170, having a valid vote count of 44,805 and an invalid vote count of 131.

Result declared at 02:48 on 13 December 2019.