Election for the constituency of Runcorn and Helsby on 4 July 2024

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

Labour hold by Mike Amesbury with a majority of 14,696 - 34.8% - on a turnout of 59.7%.

An electorate of 70,801, having a valid vote count of 42,235 and an invalid vote count of 171.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
AMESBURY, Mike Lab 22,358 52.9% 4.2%
MOORCROFT, Jason RUK 7,662 18.1% 13.4%
MARSDEN, Jade Con 6,756 16.0% -20.8%
COPEMAN, Chris Green 2,715 6.4% 3.5%
ROWE, Chris LD 2,149 5.1% -1.6%
CLARKE, Danny Lib 479 1.1% -
MURPHY, Paul SDP 116 0.3% -

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 Runcorn and Helsby 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.