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Election for the constituency of Charnwood on 12 December 2019

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

Conservative hold by Edward Argar with a majority of 22,397 - 40.5% - on a turnout of 69.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ARGAR, Edward Con 35,121 63.4% 3.1%
GODDEN, Gary Lab 12,724 23.0% -7.8%
TIPTON, Kate LD 4,856 8.8% 5.1%
NEEDHAM, Laurie Green 2,664 4.8% 2.9%

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 79,534, having a valid vote count of 55,365 and an invalid vote count of 266.

Result declared at 04:36 on 13 December 2019.