Election for the constituency of Caerphilly on 4 July 2024

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

Labour hold by Chris Evans with a majority of 6,419 - 16.8% - on a turnout of 52.6%.

An electorate of 72,648, having a valid vote count of 38,234 and an invalid vote count of 156.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
EVANS, Chris Lab / Co-op 14,538 38.0% -5.9%
WHITTLE, Lindsay PC 8,119 21.2% 6.5%
KIM, Joshua RUK 7,754 20.3% 8.5%
GORMAN, Brandon Con 4,385 11.5% -17.1%
AICHELER, Steve LD 1,788 4.7% 4.0%
THOMAS, Mark Green 1,650 4.3% 4.0%

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 Caerphilly 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.