Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy — UK General Election Results
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 7,248 votes over SNP. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Melanie Ward (Labour) | 18,662 | 45.7% | Lesley Backhouse (SNP) | 7,248 (17.8 pts) | 57.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Ward | Labour | 18,662 | 45.7% | Yes |
| Lesley Backhouse | SNP | 11,414 | 28.0% | No |
| Jonathan Gray | Conservative | 3,203 | 7.8% | No |
| Sonia Davidson | Reform UK | 3,128 | 7.7% | No |
| Fraser Graham | Liberal Democrat | 1,593 | 3.9% | No |
| Mags Hall | Green | 1,556 | 3.8% | No |
| Neale Hanvey | Alba Party | 1,132 | 2.8% | No |
| Calum Paul | Scottish Libertarian Party | 126 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy has been contested at 1 general election on record (2024). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy in 2024 with 18,662 votes (45.7%), a majority of 7,248 votes over SNP in second place.
Which parties have won Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy since 2024?
Since 2024, Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy?
The closest result on record for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy was 2024, when Labour beat SNP by just 7,248 votes (17.8 percentage points).