Election for the constituency of Chelmsford on 12 December 2019

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

Conservative hold by Vicky Ford with a majority of 17,621 - 30.8% - on a turnout of 71.1%.

An electorate of 80,394, having a valid vote count of 57,122 and an invalid vote count of 224.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FORD, Vicky Con 31,934 55.9% 2.2%
GOLDMAN, Marie LD 14,313 25.1% 12.9%
RICHARDS, Penny Lab 10,295 18.0% -11.8%
LAWRENCE, Mark MRLP 580 1.0% -

The writ for this election was issued on 5 November 2019.

Result declared at 01:57 on 13 December 2019. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.

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.