Election for the constituency of South Suffolk on 12 December 2019

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

Conservative hold by James Cartlidge with a majority of 22,897 - 42.8% - on a turnout of 70.2%.

An electorate of 76,201, having a valid vote count of 53,489 and an invalid vote count of 277.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CARTLIDGE, James Con 33,270 62.2% 1.7%
HUGHES, Elizabeth Lab 10,373 19.4% -8.4%
BEAVAN, David LD 6,702 12.5% 6.7%
LINDSAY, Robert Green 3,144 5.9% 2.7%

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

Result declared at 03:54 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.