Parliamentary constituency · E14001480 · July 2024 boundaries
South Basildon and East Thurrock
James McMurdock (Reform UK) won South Basildon and East Thurrock at the general election of 4 July 2024 with a majority of 98, on a turnout of 54.6%. Every figure below is the House of Commons’ own declared result.
Result: 4 July 2024
RUK gain from Con
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McMurdock — elected | Reform UK | 12,178 | 30.8% |
| Jack Ferguson | Labour | 12,080 | 30.5% |
| Stephen Metcalfe | Conservative | 10,159 | 25.7% |
| Neil Speight | Independent | 1,928 | 4.9% |
| Elizabeth Grant | Green Party | 1,718 | 4.3% |
| Dave Thomas | Liberal Democrat | 1,071 | 2.7% |
| Steven Burnett | Independent | 275 | 0.7% |
| Simon Breedon | Social Democratic Party | 140 | 0.4% |
- Electorate
- 72,673
- Valid votes
- 39,549
- Rejected ballots
- 123
- Turnout
- 54.6% (valid plus rejected ballots ÷ electorate)
- Majority
- 98
Source: House of Commons election results platform (Open Parliament Licence). Method: how election figures are read. Compare all seats on the turnout map and the winning-margin map.
Overlaps 2 council areas
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