Election for the constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth on 4 July 2024

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

Labour hold by Stephen Doughty with a majority of 11,767 - 30.0% - on a turnout of 53.6%.

An electorate of 73,060, having a valid vote count of 39,176 and an invalid vote count of 221.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DOUGHTY, Stephen Lab / Co-op 17,428 44.5% -9.2%
SLAUGHTER, Anthony Green 5,661 14.5% 12.2%
SMITH, Ellis Con 5,459 13.9% -16.2%
LLEWELLYN, Simon RUK 4,493 11.5% 8.7%
RAHMAN, Sharifah PC 3,227 8.2% 4.1%
WILSON, Alex LD 2,908 7.4% 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 Cardiff South and Penarth 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.