Election for the constituency of Houghton and Sunderland South on 4 July 2024
An election to the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Houghton and Sunderland South, held as part of the general election on 4 July 2024.
Labour hold by Bridget Phillipson with a majority of 7,169 - 17.9% - on a turnout of 51.0%.
Candidates
An electorate of 78,448, having a valid vote count of 40,032 and an invalid vote count of 101.
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 Houghton and Sunderland South 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.