Election for the constituency of Sunderland Central on 12 December 2019

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

Labour hold by Julie Elliott with a majority of 2,964 - 6.8% - on a turnout of 59.8%.

An electorate of 72,680, having a valid vote count of 43,476 and an invalid vote count of 104.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ELLIOTT, Julie Lab 18,336 42.2% -13.4%
D'SILVA, Tom Con 15,372 35.4% 2.0%
PARIKH, Viral BRX 5,047 11.6% -
HODSON, Niall LD 3,025 7.0% 3.0%
FEATHERSTONE, Rachel Green 1,212 2.8% 1.2%
MCKENZIE, Dale Ind 484 1.1% -

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

Result declared at 00:08 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.