Election for the constituency of Lancaster and Wyre on 4 July 2024

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

Labour gain from Conservatives by Cat Smith with a majority of 9,253 - 21.5% - on a turnout of 57.5%.

An electorate of 74,760, having a valid vote count of 43,008 and an invalid vote count of 199.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SMITH, Cat Lab 19,315 44.9% 3.1%
CARTRIDGE, Peter Con 10,062 23.4% -24.6%
ALDERSON, Nigel RUK 6,866 16.0% 14.2%
LENOX, Jack Green 5,236 12.2% 7.7%
SEVERN, Matt LD 1,529 3.6% -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 Lancaster and Wyre 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.