Election for the constituency of Rochford and Southend East on 12 December 2019

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

Conservative hold by James Duddridge with a majority of 12,286 - 26.6% - on a turnout of 61.0%.

An electorate of 75,624, having a valid vote count of 46,136 and an invalid vote count of 180.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DUDDRIDGE, James Con 27,063 58.7% 10.0%
DALTON, Ashley Lab 14,777 32.0% -4.9%
MILLER, Keith LD 2,822 6.1% 3.4%
KUMAR, Navin Ind 1,107 2.4% -
PILLEY, Jason PSY 367 0.8% -

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

Result declared at 02:23 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.