Election for the constituency of Tonbridge on 4 July 2024

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

Conservative hold by Tom Tugendhat with a majority of 11,166 - 22.2% - on a turnout of 69.1%.

An electorate of 72,799, having a valid vote count of 50,328 and an invalid vote count of 150.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
TUGENDHAT, Tom Con 20,517 40.8% -24.0%
BAILEY, Lewis Lab 9,351 18.6% 3.5%
COPE, Anna Green 7,596 15.1% 7.2%
HANSFORD, Teresa RUK 7,548 15.0% -
WOOLLCOMBE, John LD 4,234 8.4% -3.9%
SHAW, Tim IAK 926 1.8% -
GRATTIDGE, Ian SDP 156 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 Tonbridge 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.