Election for the constituency of Makerfield on 12 December 2019

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

Labour hold by Yvonne Fovargue with a majority of 4,740 - 10.7% - on a turnout of 59.7%.

An electorate of 74,190, having a valid vote count of 44,259 and an invalid vote count of 161.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FOVARGUE, Yvonne Lab 19,954 45.1% -15.1%
KING, Nick Con 15,214 34.4% 3.0%
WRIGHT, Ross BRX 5,817 13.1% -
SKIPWORTH, John LD 2,108 4.8% 1.9%
SHAW, Sheila Green 1,166 2.6% -

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

Result declared at 01:41 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.