Newton Abbot — UK General Election Results
Newton Abbot was won by Liberal Democrat at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 2,246 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Newton Abbot from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Anne Morris (Conservative) | 20,774 | 43.0% | Richard Younger-Ross (Liberal Democrat) | 523 (1.1 pts) | 69.8% |
| 2015 | Anne Marie Morris (Conservative) | 22,794 | 47.2% | Richard Younger-Ross (Liberal Democrat) | 11,234 (23.3 pts) | 69.3% |
| 2017 | Anne Marie Morris (Conservative) | 28,635 | 55.5% | James Osben (Labour) | 17,160 (33.2 pts) | 72.2% |
| 2019 | Anne Marie Morris (Conservative) | 29,190 | 55.5% | Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) | 17,501 (33.3 pts) | 72.7% |
| 2024 | Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) | 15,201 | 31.7% | Anne Marie Morris (Conservative) | 2,246 (4.7 pts) | 65.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Morris | Conservative | 20,774 | 43.0% | Yes |
| Richard Younger-Ross | Liberal Democrat | 20,251 | 41.9% | No |
| Patrick Canavan | Labour | 3,387 | 7.0% | No |
| Jackie Hooper | UKIP | 3,088 | 6.4% | No |
| Corinne Lindsey | Green | 701 | 1.5% | No |
| Keith Sharp | Independent | 82 | 0.2% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Marie Morris | Conservative | 22,794 | 47.2% | Yes |
| Richard Younger-Ross | Liberal Democrat | 11,560 | 24.0% | No |
| Rod Peers | UKIP | 6,726 | 13.9% | No |
| Roy Freer | Labour | 4,736 | 9.8% | No |
| Steven Smyth-Bonfield | Green | 2,216 | 4.6% | No |
| Sean Brogan | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 221 | 0.5% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Marie Morris | Conservative | 28,635 | 55.5% | Yes |
| James Osben | Labour | 11,475 | 22.2% | No |
| Marie Chadwick | Liberal Democrat | 10,601 | 20.5% | No |
| Kathryn Driscoll | Green | 926 | 1.8% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Marie Morris | Conservative | 29,190 | 55.5% | Yes |
| Martin Wrigley | Liberal Democrat | 11,689 | 22.2% | No |
| James Osben | Labour | 9,329 | 17.8% | No |
| Megan Debenham | Green | 1,508 | 2.9% | No |
| David Halpin | Independent | 840 | 1.6% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Wrigley | Liberal Democrat | 15,201 | 31.7% | Yes |
| Anne Marie Morris | Conservative | 12,955 | 27.0% | No |
| Christopher Hilditch | Reform UK | 8,494 | 17.7% | No |
| Jacob Cousens | Labour | 7,115 | 14.8% | No |
| Pauline Wynter | Green | 2,083 | 4.3% | No |
| Liam Mullone | South Devon Alliance | 1,924 | 4.0% | No |
| Andre Sabine | Heritage Party | 116 | 0.2% | No |
| Annaliese Cude | Volt United Kingdom | 104 | 0.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Newton Abbot has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Liberal Democrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Newton Abbot in the 2024 general election?
Liberal Democrat won Newton Abbot in 2024 with 15,201 votes (31.7%), a majority of 2,246 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Newton Abbot since 2010?
Since 2010, Newton Abbot has been won by: Conservative, Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in Newton Abbot?
The closest result on record for Newton Abbot was 2010, when Conservative beat Liberal Democrat by just 523 votes (1.1 percentage points).