Harwich and North Essex — UK General Election Results
Harwich and North Essex was won by Conservative at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 1,162 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Harwich and North Essex from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) | 23,001 | 46.9% | James Raven (Liberal Democrat) | 11,447 (23.4 pts) | 69.4% |
| 2015 | Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) | 24,722 | 51.0% | Edward Carlsson Browne (Labour) | 15,174 (31.3 pts) | 70.1% |
| 2017 | Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) | 29,921 | 58.5% | Rosalind Scott (Labour) | 14,356 (28.1 pts) | 71.8% |
| 2019 | Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) | 31,830 | 61.3% | Stephen Rice (Labour) | 20,182 (38.8 pts) | 70.3% |
| 2024 | Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) | 16,522 | 34.4% | Alex Diner (Labour) | 1,162 (2.4 pts) | 63.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Jenkin | Conservative | 23,001 | 46.9% | Yes |
| James Raven | Liberal Democrat | 11,554 | 23.6% | No |
| Darren Barrenger | Labour | 9,774 | 19.9% | No |
| Simon Anselmi | UKIP | 2,527 | 5.2% | No |
| Stephen Robey | BNP | 1,065 | 2.2% | No |
| Chris Fox | Green | 909 | 1.9% | No |
| Peter Thompson Bates | Independent | 170 | 0.3% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Jenkin | Conservative | 24,722 | 51.0% | Yes |
| Edward Carlsson Browne | Labour | 9,548 | 19.7% | No |
| Mark Hughes | UKIP | 8,464 | 17.5% | No |
| Dominic Graham | Liberal Democrat | 3,576 | 7.4% | No |
| Christopher Flossman | Green | 2,122 | 4.4% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Jenkin | Conservative | 29,921 | 58.5% | Yes |
| Rosalind Scott | Labour | 15,565 | 30.4% | No |
| Dominic Graham | Liberal Democrat | 2,787 | 5.4% | No |
| Aaaron Hammond | UKIP | 1,685 | 3.3% | No |
| Blake Roberts | Green | 1,042 | 2.0% | No |
| Stephen Todd | Christian Peoples Alliance | 141 | 0.3% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Jenkin | Conservative | 31,830 | 61.3% | Yes |
| Stephen Rice | Labour | 11,648 | 22.4% | No |
| Mike Beckett | Liberal Democrat | 5,866 | 11.3% | No |
| Peter Banks | Green | 1,945 | 3.7% | No |
| Tony Francis | Independent | 411 | 0.8% | No |
| Richard Browning-Smith | Independent | 263 | 0.5% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Jenkin | Conservative | 16,522 | 34.4% | Yes |
| Alex Diner | Labour | 15,360 | 32.0% | No |
| Mark Cole | Reform UK | 9,806 | 20.4% | No |
| Natalie Sommers | Liberal Democrat | 3,561 | 7.4% | No |
| Andrew Canessa | Green | 2,794 | 5.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Harwich and North Essex 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 Harwich and North Essex in the 2024 general election?
Conservative won Harwich and North Essex in 2024 with 16,522 votes (34.4%), a majority of 1,162 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Harwich and North Essex since 2010?
Since 2010, Harwich and North Essex has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Harwich and North Essex?
The closest result on record for Harwich and North Essex was 2024, when Conservative beat Labour by just 1,162 votes (2.4 percentage points).