Election for the constituency of Newport East on 12 December 2019

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

Labour hold by Jessica Morden with a majority of 1,992 - 5.5% - on a turnout of 62.0%.

An electorate of 58,554, having a valid vote count of 36,282 and an invalid vote count of 80.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MORDEN, Jessica Lab 16,125 44.4% -12.1%
BROWN, Mark Con 14,133 39.0% 4.2%
PRICE, Julie BRX 2,454 6.8% -
HAMILTON, Mike LD 2,121 5.8% 3.2%
WIXCEY, Cameron PC 872 2.4% 0.0%
VARLEY, Peter Green 577 1.6% -

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

Result declared at 02:49 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.