Election for the constituency of Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven on 4 July 2024

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

Labour hold by Chris Ward with a majority of 9,663 - 23.8% - on a turnout of 59.2%.

An electorate of 68,784, having a valid vote count of 40,686 and an invalid vote count of 557.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WARD, Chris Lab 17,893 44.0% -7.2%
VALLIS, Khobi Con 8,230 20.2% -14.2%
HILLS, Elaine Green 7,997 19.7% 14.0%
STONE, Stewart LD 3,949 9.7% 3.7%
WALL, Emma Ind 1,833 4.5% -
GRAY, Valerie SDP 784 1.9% -

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 Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven 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.