Elmet and Rothwell — UK General Election Results
Elmet and Rothwell was won by Conservative at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 17,353 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Elmet and Rothwell from 2010 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2010–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative) | 23,778 | 42.6% | James Lewis (Labour) | 4,521 (8.1 pts) | 71.9% |
| 2015 | Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative) | 27,978 | 48.4% | Veronica King (Labour) | 8,490 (14.7 pts) | 73.2% |
| 2017 | Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative) | 32,352 | 54.3% | David Nagle (Labour) | 9,805 (16.5 pts) | 74.3% |
| 2019 | Alec Shelbrooke (Conservative) | 33,726 | 57.9% | David Nagle (Labour) | 17,353 (29.8 pts) | 72.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Shelbrooke | Conservative | 23,778 | 42.6% | Yes |
| James Lewis | Labour | 19,257 | 34.5% | No |
| Stewart Golton | Liberal Democrat | 9,109 | 16.3% | No |
| Sam Clayton | BNP | 1,802 | 3.2% | No |
| Darren Oddy | UKIP | 1,593 | 2.9% | No |
| Christopher Nolan | Independent | 250 | 0.4% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Shelbrooke | Conservative | 27,978 | 48.4% | Yes |
| Veronica King | Labour | 19,488 | 33.7% | No |
| Paul Spivey | UKIP | 6,430 | 11.1% | No |
| Stewart Golton | Liberal Democrat | 2,640 | 4.6% | No |
| Dave Brooks | Green | 1,261 | 2.2% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Shelbrooke | Conservative | 32,352 | 54.3% | Yes |
| David Nagle | Labour | 22,547 | 37.9% | No |
| Stewart Golton | Liberal Democrat | 2,606 | 4.4% | No |
| Matthew Clover | The Yorkshire Party | 1,042 | 1.8% | No |
| Dylan Brown | Green | 995 | 1.7% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Shelbrooke | Conservative | 33,726 | 57.9% | Yes |
| David Nagle | Labour | 16,373 | 28.1% | No |
| Stewart Golton | Liberal Democrat | 5,155 | 8.9% | No |
| Penny Stables | Green | 1,775 | 3.0% | No |
| Matthew Clover | The Yorkshire Party | 1,196 | 2.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Elmet and Rothwell 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 Elmet and Rothwell in the 2019 general election?
Conservative won Elmet and Rothwell in 2019 with 33,726 votes (57.9%), a majority of 17,353 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Elmet and Rothwell since 2010?
Since 2010, Elmet and Rothwell has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Elmet and Rothwell?
The closest result on record for Elmet and Rothwell was 2010, when Conservative beat Labour by just 4,521 votes (8.1 percentage points).