Election for the constituency of Glastonbury and Somerton on 4 July 2024

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

Liberal Democrats gain from Conservative by Sarah Dyke with a majority of 6,611 - 13.9% - on a turnout of 65.0%.

An electorate of 73,268, having a valid vote count of 47,642 and an invalid vote count of 203.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DYKE, Sarah LD 20,364 42.7% 11.9%
PURBRICK, Faye Con 13,753 28.9% -28.7%
CARTER, Tom RUK 7,678 16.1% -
HOOBERMAN, Hal Lab 3,111 6.5% -3.0%
COUSINS, Jon Green 2,736 5.7% 3.7%

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 Glastonbury and Somerton 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.