Election for the constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent on 4 July 2024

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

Conservative hold by Helen Whately with a majority of 1,469 - 3.2% - on a turnout of 62.7%.

An electorate of 74,301, having a valid vote count of 46,594 and an invalid vote count of 172.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WHATELY, Helen Con 14,816 31.8% -30.8%
DAWKINS, Mel Lab 13,347 28.6% 8.8%
HARRISON, Maxwell RUK 9,884 21.2% -
TEMPLE, Hannah Green 4,218 9.1% 5.0%
PERKIN, Hannah LD 4,158 8.9% -3.5%
RUSTEM, Lawrence BDP 171 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 Faversham and Mid Kent 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.