Election for the constituency of Wells on 12 December 2019

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

Conservative hold by James Heappey with a majority of 9,991 - 16.2% - on a turnout of 75.2%.

An electorate of 81,898, having a valid vote count of 61,628 and an invalid vote count of 216.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HEAPPEY, James Con 33,336 54.1% 4.0%
MUNT, Tessa LD 23,345 37.9% 0.2%
MCKENZIE, Kama Lab 4,304 7.0% -4.7%
DOBBS, Dave Ind 373 0.6% -
QUATERMASS, Susie Mthr 270 0.4% -

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

Result declared at 04:25 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.