Election for the constituency of Weston-super-Mare on 4 July 2024
An election to the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Weston-super-Mare, held as part of the general election on 4 July 2024.
Labour gain from Conservatives by Daniel Aldridge with a majority of 4,409 - 10.4% - on a turnout of 59.4%.
An electorate of 71,396, having a valid vote count of 42,390 and an invalid vote count of 143.
Candidates
| Name | Party | Vote | Vote share | Vote change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDRIDGE, Daniel | Lab | 16,310 | 38.5% | 10.4% |
| PENROSE, John | Con | 11,901 | 28.1% | -29.1% |
| PEARSE, Richard | RUK | 7,735 | 18.2% | - |
| KEATING, Patrick | LD | 3,756 | 8.9% | -2.9% |
| DAW, Thomas | Green | 2,688 | 6.3% | 3.3% |
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 Weston-super-Mare 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.