Election for the constituency of Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney on 4 July 2024

An election to the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, held as part of the general election on 4 July 2024.

Labour hold by Nick Smith with a majority of 12,183 - 40.7% - on a turnout of 42.7%.

An electorate of 70,153, having a valid vote count of 29,922 and an invalid vote count of 516.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SMITH, Nick Lab 16,027 53.6% 3.2%
SALKELD, Niamh PC 3,844 12.8% 6.5%
JARVIS, Hannah Con 3,776 12.6% -7.0%
WHATLEY, Mike Ind 2,409 8.1% -
BAKER, Anne Green 1,719 5.7% 4.8%
CHARLTON, Jackie LD 1,268 4.2% 0.5%
IQBAL, Yas WPB 570 1.9% -
GRIFFITHS, Robert Comm 309 1.0% -

The writ for this election was issued on 30 May 2024.

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.

This constituency of Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney was established by the 2024 boundary set for Wales. This election was the first held under that boundary set. Any holds, gains and vote change percentages as a result of this election are based on notional results, which estimate the outcome of the previous election had it been contested on the new boundaries.