Central Devon — UK General Election Results
Central Devon was won by Conservative at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 61 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Central Devon from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mel Stride (Conservative) | 27,737 | 51.5% | Phil Hutty (Liberal Democrat) | 9,230 (17.1 pts) | 75.8% |
| 2015 | Mel Stride (Conservative) | 28,436 | 52.2% | John Conway (UKIP) | 21,265 (39.1 pts) | 75.1% |
| 2017 | Mel Stride (Conservative) | 31,278 | 54.1% | Lisa Robillard Webb (Labour) | 15,680 (27.1 pts) | 77.9% |
| 2019 | Mel Stride (Conservative) | 32,095 | 55.3% | Lisa Robillard Webb (Labour) | 17,721 (30.5 pts) | 78.6% |
| 2024 | Mel Stride (Conservative) | 16,831 | 31.5% | Ollie Pearson (Labour) | 61 (0.1 pts) | 71.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Stride | Conservative | 27,737 | 51.5% | Yes |
| Phil Hutty | Liberal Democrat | 18,507 | 34.4% | No |
| Moira Macdonald | Labour | 3,715 | 6.9% | No |
| Bob Edwards | UKIP | 2,870 | 5.3% | No |
| Colin Matthews | Green | 1,044 | 1.9% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Stride | Conservative | 28,436 | 52.2% | Yes |
| John Conway | UKIP | 7,171 | 13.2% | No |
| Lynne Richards | Labour | 6,985 | 12.8% | No |
| Alex White | Liberal Democrat | 6,643 | 12.2% | No |
| Andy Williamson | Green | 4,866 | 8.9% | No |
| Arthur Price | Independent | 347 | 0.6% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Stride | Conservative | 31,278 | 54.1% | Yes |
| Lisa Robillard Webb | Labour | 15,598 | 27.0% | No |
| Alex White | Liberal Democrat | 6,770 | 11.7% | No |
| Andy Williamson | Green | 1,531 | 2.6% | No |
| Tim Matthews | UKIP | 1,326 | 2.3% | No |
| John Dean | National Health Action Party | 871 | 1.5% | No |
| Lloyd Knight | Liberal | 470 | 0.8% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Stride | Conservative | 32,095 | 55.3% | Yes |
| Lisa Robillard Webb | Labour | 14,374 | 24.8% | No |
| Alison Eden | Liberal Democrat | 8,770 | 15.1% | No |
| Andy Williamson | Green | 2,833 | 4.9% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Stride | Conservative | 16,831 | 31.5% | Yes |
| Ollie Pearson | Labour | 16,770 | 31.4% | No |
| Mark Wooding | Liberal Democrat | 8,232 | 15.4% | No |
| Jeffrey Leeks | Reform UK | 7,784 | 14.6% | No |
| Gill Westcott | Green | 3,338 | 6.2% | No |
| Arthur Price | Independent | 477 | 0.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Central Devon has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Central Devon in the 2024 general election?
Conservative won Central Devon in 2024 with 16,831 votes (31.5%), a majority of 61 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Central Devon since 2010?
Since 2010, Central Devon has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Central Devon?
The closest result on record for Central Devon was 2024, when Conservative beat Labour by just 61 votes (0.1 percentage points).