Gillingham and Rainham — UK General Election Results
Gillingham and Rainham was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 3,972 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Gillingham and Rainham from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rehman Chishti (Conservative) | 21,624 | 46.2% | Paul Clark (Labour) | 8,680 (18.6 pts) | 66.2% |
| 2015 | Rehman Chishti (Conservative) | 22,590 | 48.0% | Paul Clark (Labour) | 10,530 (22.4 pts) | 66.6% |
| 2017 | Rehman Chishti (Conservative) | 27,091 | 55.4% | Andy Stamp (Labour) | 9,430 (19.3 pts) | 67.2% |
| 2019 | Rehman Chishti (Conservative) | 28,173 | 61.3% | Andy Stamp (Labour) | 15,119 (32.9 pts) | 62.7% |
| 2024 | Naushabah Khan (Labour) | 15,562 | 37.8% | Rehman Chishti (Conservative) | 3,972 (9.7 pts) | 56.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehman Chishti | Conservative | 21,624 | 46.2% | Yes |
| Paul Clark | Labour | 12,944 | 27.7% | No |
| Andrew Stamp | Liberal Democrat | 8,484 | 18.1% | No |
| Robert Oakley | UKIP | 1,515 | 3.2% | No |
| Brian Ravenscroft | BNP | 1,149 | 2.5% | No |
| Dean Lacey | English Democrats | 464 | 1.0% | No |
| Trish Marchant | Green | 356 | 0.8% | No |
| Gordon Bryan | Independent | 141 | 0.3% | No |
| George Meegan | Medway Independent Party | 109 | 0.2% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehman Chishti | Conservative | 22,590 | 48.0% | Yes |
| Paul Clark | Labour | 12,060 | 25.6% | No |
| Mark Hanson | UKIP | 9,199 | 19.5% | No |
| Paul Chaplin | Liberal Democrat | 1,707 | 3.6% | No |
| Neil Williams | Green | 1,133 | 2.4% | No |
| Jacqui Berry | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 273 | 0.6% | No |
| Roger Peacock | Independent | 72 | 0.2% | No |
| Mike Walters | Independent | 44 | 0.1% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehman Chishti | Conservative | 27,091 | 55.4% | Yes |
| Andy Stamp | Labour | 17,661 | 36.1% | No |
| Martin Anthony Cook | UKIP | 2,097 | 4.3% | No |
| Paul Chaplin | Liberal Democrat | 1,372 | 2.8% | No |
| Clive Bryn Malcolm Gregory | Green | 520 | 1.1% | No |
| Roger James Peacock | Christian Peoples Alliance | 127 | 0.3% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehman Chishti | Conservative | 28,173 | 61.3% | Yes |
| Andy Stamp | Labour | 13,054 | 28.4% | No |
| Alan Bullion | Liberal Democrat | 2,503 | 5.4% | No |
| George Salomon | Green | 1,043 | 2.3% | No |
| Rob McCulloch Martin | UKIP | 837 | 1.8% | No |
| Peter Cook | Independent | 229 | 0.5% | No |
| Roger Peacock | Christian Peoples Alliance | 119 | 0.3% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naushabah Khan | Labour | 15,562 | 37.8% | Yes |
| Rehman Chishti | Conservative | 11,590 | 28.2% | No |
| Rizvi Rawoof | Reform UK | 8,792 | 21.4% | No |
| Kate Belmonte | Green | 2,318 | 5.6% | No |
| Stuart Bourne | Liberal Democrat | 2,248 | 5.5% | No |
| Peter Cook | Independent | 344 | 0.8% | No |
| Roger Peacock | Christian Peoples Alliance Party | 175 | 0.4% | No |
| Peter Wheeler | Social Democratic Party | 111 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Gillingham and Rainham has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Gillingham and Rainham in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Gillingham and Rainham in 2024 with 15,562 votes (37.8%), a majority of 3,972 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Gillingham and Rainham since 2010?
Since 2010, Gillingham and Rainham has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Gillingham and Rainham?
The closest result on record for Gillingham and Rainham was 2024, when Labour beat Conservative by just 3,972 votes (9.7 percentage points).