Election for the constituency of Tunbridge Wells on 4 July 2024

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

Liberal Democrats gain from Conservative by Mike Martin with a majority of 8,687 - 16.0% - on a turnout of 68.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MARTIN, Mike LD 23,661 43.6% 15.3%
MAHAPATRA, Neil Con 14,974 27.6% -27.5%
GAGER, John RUK 6,484 12.0% -
POUND, Hugo Lab 6,178 11.4% -3.4%
HURST, John Green 2,344 4.3% -
KASSEM, Hassan Ind 609 1.1% -

An electorate of 78,738, having a valid vote count of 54,250 and an invalid vote count of 191.

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 Tunbridge Wells 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.