Election for the constituency of Braintree on 4 July 2024

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

Conservative hold by James Cleverly with a majority of 3,670 - 7.5% - on a turnout of 63.1%.

An electorate of 77,673, having a valid vote count of 49,028 and an invalid vote count of 167.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CLEVERLY, James Con 17,414 35.5% -31.9%
WRIGHT, Matthew Lab 13,744 28.0% 9.8%
THOMSON, Richard RUK 11,346 23.1% -
FRANKS, Kieron LD 2,879 5.9% -3.8%
THOROGOOD, Paul Green 2,878 5.9% 5.4%
HEATHER, David Ind 767 1.6% -

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 Braintree was established by the 2024 boundary set for England. 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.