Bridgwater and West Somerset — UK General Election Results
Bridgwater and West Somerset was won by Conservative at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 24,439 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Bridgwater and West Somerset from 2010 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2010–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) | 24,675 | 45.3% | Theodore Butt Philip (Liberal Democrat) | 9,249 (17.0 pts) | 66.4% |
| 2015 | Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) | 25,020 | 46.0% | Stephen Fitzgerald (UKIP) | 14,583 (26.8 pts) | 67.9% |
| 2017 | Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) | 32,111 | 55.1% | Wes Hinckes (Labour) | 15,448 (26.5 pts) | 65.4% |
| 2019 | Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) | 35,827 | 62.1% | Oliver Thornton (Labour) | 24,439 (42.4 pts) | 67.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Liddell-Grainger | Conservative | 24,675 | 45.3% | Yes |
| Theodore Butt Philip | Liberal Democrat | 15,426 | 28.3% | No |
| Kathy Pearce | Labour | 9,332 | 17.1% | No |
| Peter Hollings | UKIP | 2,604 | 4.8% | No |
| Donna Treanor | BNP | 1,282 | 2.4% | No |
| Charles Graham | Green | 859 | 1.6% | No |
| W. R. Cudlipp | Independent | 315 | 0.6% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Liddell-Grainger | Conservative | 25,020 | 46.0% | Yes |
| Stephen Fitzgerald | UKIP | 10,437 | 19.2% | No |
| Mick Lerry | Labour | 9,589 | 17.6% | No |
| Theo Butt Philip | Liberal Democrat | 6,765 | 12.4% | No |
| Julie Harvey-Smith | Green | 2,636 | 4.8% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Liddell-Grainger | Conservative | 32,111 | 55.1% | Yes |
| Wes Hinckes | Labour | 16,663 | 28.6% | No |
| Marcus Kravis | Liberal Democrat | 6,332 | 10.9% | No |
| Simon Smedley | UKIP | 2,102 | 3.6% | No |
| Kay Powell | Green | 1,059 | 1.8% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Liddell-Grainger | Conservative | 35,827 | 62.1% | Yes |
| Oliver Thornton | Labour | 11,388 | 19.8% | No |
| Bill Revans | Liberal Democrat | 7,805 | 13.5% | No |
| Mickie Ritchie | Green | 1,877 | 3.3% | No |
| Farès Moussa | Liberal | 755 | 1.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Bridgwater and West Somerset has been contested at 4 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Bridgwater and West Somerset in the 2019 general election?
Conservative won Bridgwater and West Somerset in 2019 with 35,827 votes (62.1%), a majority of 24,439 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Bridgwater and West Somerset since 2010?
Since 2010, Bridgwater and West Somerset has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Bridgwater and West Somerset?
The closest result on record for Bridgwater and West Somerset was 2010, when Conservative beat Liberal Democrat by just 9,249 votes (17.0 percentage points).