Election for the constituency of Mid Leicestershire on 4 July 2024

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

Conservative hold by Peter Bedford with a majority of 2,201 - 4.6% - on a turnout of 63.3%.

An electorate of 75,924, having a valid vote count of 48,050 and an invalid vote count of 181.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BEDFORD, Peter Con 17,735 36.9% -25.3%
MARTIN, Robert Lab 15,534 32.3% 6.7%
SMITH, Tom RUK 8,923 18.6% -
DEAKIN, Tony Green 3,414 7.1% 3.0%
BRADWELL, Ian LD 2,444 5.1% -2.9%

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 Mid Leicestershire 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.