Lancaster and Wyre — UK General Election Results
Lancaster and Wyre was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 9,253 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Lancaster and Wyre from 1997 to 2024.
Full Election History, 1997–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Hilton Dawson (Labour) | 25,173 | 42.8% | Keith Mans (Conservative) | 1,295 (2.2 pts) | 80.4% |
| 2001 | Hilton Dawson (Labour) | 22,556 | 43.1% | Steve Barclay (Conservative) | 481 (0.9 pts) | 66.3% |
| 2005 | Ben Wallace (Conservative) | 22,266 | 42.8% | Anne Sacks (Labour) | 4,171 (8.0 pts) | 64.5% |
| 2024 | Cat Smith (Labour) | 19,315 | 44.9% | Peter Cartridge (Conservative) | 9,253 (21.5 pts) | 57.8% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Dawson | Labour | 25,173 | 42.8% | Yes |
| Keith Mans | Conservative | 23,878 | 40.6% | No |
| John Humberstone | Liberal Democrat | 6,802 | 11.6% | No |
| Vivien Ivell | Referendum Party | 1,516 | 2.6% | No |
| Jon Barry | Green | 795 | 1.4% | No |
| Dr John Whittaker | UKIP | 698 | 1.2% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Dawson | Labour | 22,556 | 43.1% | Yes |
| Steve Barclay | Conservative | 22,075 | 42.2% | No |
| Elizabeth Scott | Liberal Democrat | 5,383 | 10.3% | No |
| John Whitelegg | Green | 1,595 | 3.0% | No |
| Dr John Whittaker | UKIP | 741 | 1.4% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Wallace | Conservative | 22,266 | 42.8% | Yes |
| Anne Sacks | Labour | 18,095 | 34.8% | No |
| Stuart Langhorn | Liberal Democrat | 8,453 | 16.2% | No |
| Jon Barry | Green | 2,278 | 4.4% | No |
| John Mander | UKIP | 969 | 1.9% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Smith | Labour | 19,315 | 44.9% | Yes |
| Peter Cartridge | Conservative | 10,062 | 23.4% | No |
| Nigel Alderson | Reform UK | 6,866 | 16.0% | No |
| Jack Lenox | Green | 5,236 | 12.2% | No |
| Matt Severn | Liberal Democrat | 1,529 | 3.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Lancaster and Wyre has been contested at 4 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Lancaster and Wyre in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Lancaster and Wyre in 2024 with 19,315 votes (44.9%), a majority of 9,253 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Lancaster and Wyre since 1997?
Since 1997, Lancaster and Wyre has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Lancaster and Wyre?
The closest result on record for Lancaster and Wyre was 2001, when Labour beat Conservative by just 481 votes (0.9 percentage points).