Election for the constituency of Colchester on 4 July 2024

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

Labour gain from Conservatives by Pam Cox with a majority of 8,250 - 18.4% - on a turnout of 57.1%.

An electorate of 78,662, having a valid vote count of 44,903 and an invalid vote count of 156.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
COX, Pam Lab 18,804 41.9% 11.8%
CRACKNELL, James Con 10,554 23.5% -28.8%
LONGSTAFF, Terence RUK 6,664 14.8% -
GOSS, Martin LD 6,393 14.2% -0.4%
RUTH, Sara Green 2,414 5.4% 2.5%
ROLFE, James Cli 74 0.2% -

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 Colchester 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.