Election for the constituency of Dumfries and Galloway on 4 July 2024

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

Conservative hold by John Cooper with a majority of 930 - 2.0% - on a turnout of 58.3%.

An electorate of 78,541, having a valid vote count of 45,775 and an invalid vote count of 162.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
COOPER, John Con 13,527 29.6% -14.3%
LITTLE, Tracey SNP 12,597 27.5% -13.3%
WALLACE, James Lab 11,767 25.7% 16.3%
KEAL, Charles RUK 4,313 9.4% -
MCDONALD, Iain LD 2,092 4.6% -1.4%
MOODIE, Laura Green 1,249 2.7% -
GRIFFITHS, David HPUK 230 0.5% -

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 Dumfries and Galloway was established by the 2024 boundary set for Scotland. 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.