Clacton — UK General Election Results
Clacton was won by Reform UK at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 8,405 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Clacton from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Douglas Carswell (Conservative) | 22,867 | 53.0% | Ivan Henderson (Labour) | 12,068 (28.0 pts) | 64.3% |
| 2015 | Douglas Carswell (UKIP) | 19,642 | 44.4% | Giles Watling (Conservative) | 3,437 (7.8 pts) | 64.4% |
| 2017 | Giles Watling (Conservative) | 27,031 | 61.2% | Tasha Osben (Labour) | 15,828 (35.9 pts) | 63.8% |
| 2019 | Giles Watling (Conservative) | 31,438 | 72.3% | Kevin Bonavia (Labour) | 24,702 (56.8 pts) | 61.5% |
| 2024 | Nigel Farage (Reform UK) | 21,225 | 46.2% | Giles Watling (Conservative) | 8,405 (18.3 pts) | 58.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Carswell | Conservative | 22,867 | 53.0% | Yes |
| Ivan Henderson | Labour | 10,799 | 25.0% | No |
| Michael Green | Liberal Democrat | 5,577 | 12.9% | No |
| Jim Taylor | BNP | 1,975 | 4.6% | No |
| Terry Allen | Tendring First | 1,078 | 2.5% | No |
| Chris Southall | Green | 535 | 1.2% | No |
| Christopher Humphrey | Independent | 292 | 0.7% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Carswell | UKIP | 19,642 | 44.4% | Yes |
| Giles Watling | Conservative | 16,205 | 36.7% | No |
| Tim Young | Labour | 6,364 | 14.4% | No |
| Chris Southall | Green | 1,184 | 2.7% | No |
| David Grace | Liberal Democrat | 812 | 1.8% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Watling | Conservative | 27,031 | 61.2% | Yes |
| Tasha Osben | Labour | 11,203 | 25.4% | No |
| Paul Oakley | UKIP | 3,357 | 7.6% | No |
| David Grace | Liberal Democrat | 887 | 2.0% | No |
| Chris Southall | Green | 719 | 1.6% | No |
| Caroline Shearer | Independent | 449 | 1.0% | No |
| Robin Tilbrook | English Democrats | 289 | 0.7% | No |
| Nick Martin | Independent | 210 | 0.5% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Watling | Conservative | 31,438 | 72.3% | Yes |
| Kevin Bonavia | Labour | 6,736 | 15.5% | No |
| Callum Robertson | Liberal Democrat | 2,541 | 5.8% | No |
| Chris Southall | Green | 1,225 | 2.8% | No |
| Andy Morgan | Independent | 1,099 | 2.5% | No |
| Colin Bennett | Independent | 243 | 0.6% | No |
| Just-John Sexton | Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 224 | 0.5% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel Farage | Reform UK | 21,225 | 46.2% | Yes |
| Giles Watling | Conservative | 12,820 | 27.9% | No |
| Jovan Owusu-Nepaul | Labour | 7,448 | 16.2% | No |
| Matthew Bensilum | Liberal Democrat | 2,016 | 4.4% | No |
| Natasha Osben | Green | 1,935 | 4.2% | No |
| Tony Mack | Independent | 317 | 0.7% | No |
| Andrew Pemberton | UKIP | 116 | 0.3% | No |
| Craig Jamieson | Climate Party | 48 | 0.1% | No |
| Tasos Papanastasiou | Heritage Party | 33 | 0.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Clacton has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, UKIP, Reform UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Clacton in the 2024 general election?
Reform UK won Clacton in 2024 with 21,225 votes (46.2%), a majority of 8,405 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Clacton since 2010?
Since 2010, Clacton has been won by: Conservative, Reform UK, UKIP.
What was the closest result in Clacton?
The closest result on record for Clacton was 2015, when UKIP beat Conservative by just 3,437 votes (7.8 percentage points).