Election for the constituency of Bridgwater on 4 July 2024

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

Conservative hold by Ashley Fox with a majority of 1,349 - 3.4% - on a turnout of 56.1%.

An electorate of 71,571, having a valid vote count of 40,129 and an invalid vote count of 149.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FOX, Ashley Con 12,281 30.6% -27.3%
REDMAN, Leigh Lab 10,932 27.2% 6.5%
FAGG, Wiliam RUK 8,913 22.2% -
SULLY, Claire LD 5,781 14.4% -3.2%
GRAHAM, Charles Green 1,720 4.3% 2.2%
BARNES, Pelé Ind 334 0.8% -
TANNER, Gregory WPB 168 0.4% -

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 Bridgwater 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.