Election for the constituency of Bridgend on 4 July 2024

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

Labour gain from Conservatives by Chris Elmore with a majority of 8,595 - 20.8% - on a turnout of 56.5%.

An electorate of 73,168, having a valid vote count of 41,374 and an invalid vote count of 108.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ELMORE, Chris Lab 16,516 39.9% 1.4%
JONES, Caroline RUK 7,921 19.1% 13.9%
BOATENG, Anita Con 6,764 16.3% -27.6%
CAUDY, Iolo PC 3,629 8.8% 3.5%
JOHN, Mark Ind 3,338 8.1% -
COOPER, Debra Green 1,760 4.3% 2.4%
WALLER, Claire LD 1,446 3.5% -1.8%

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 Bridgend 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.