Election for the constituency of Leeds East on 4 July 2024
An election to the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Leeds East, held as part of the general election on 4 July 2024.
Labour hold by Richard Burgon with a majority of 11,265 - 28.6% - on a turnout of 51.7%.
Candidates
| Name | Party | Vote | Vote share | Vote change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURGON, Richard | Lab | 18,610 | 47.2% | 0.3% |
| DRESSER, David | RUK | 7,345 | 18.6% | 12.8% |
| FIRTH, Sam | Con | 6,898 | 17.5% | -23.3% |
| NORMAN, Jennifer | Green | 3,506 | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| ABEL, Tobie | LD | 1,445 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| HOUGH, David | Yrks | 664 | 1.7% | - |
| DOBSON, Catherine | SDP | 519 | 1.3% | - |
| OMILANA, Niko | Ind | 222 | 0.6% | - |
| YOUNG, Pete | Ind | 179 | 0.5% | - |
An electorate of 76,207, having a valid vote count of 39,388 and an invalid vote count of 129.
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 Leeds East 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.