Rayleigh and Wickford — UK General Election Results
Rayleigh and Wickford was won by Conservative at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 5,621 votes over Reform UK. This page covers every general election in Rayleigh and Wickford from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mark Francois (Conservative) | 30,257 | 57.8% | Susan Gaszczak (Liberal Democrat) | 22,338 (42.7 pts) | 69.3% |
| 2015 | Mark Francois (Conservative) | 29,088 | 54.7% | John Hayter (UKIP) | 17,230 (32.4 pts) | 69.1% |
| 2017 | Mark Francois (Conservative) | 36,914 | 66.7% | Mark Daniels (Labour) | 23,450 (42.4 pts) | 70.5% |
| 2019 | Mark Francois (Conservative) | 39,864 | 72.6% | David Flack (Labour) | 31,000 (56.5 pts) | 69.9% |
| 2024 | Mark Francois (Conservative) | 17,756 | 37.0% | Grant Randall (Reform UK) | 5,621 (11.7 pts) | 62.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Francois | Conservative | 30,257 | 57.8% | Yes |
| Susan Gaszczak | Liberal Democrat | 7,919 | 15.1% | No |
| Mike Le-Surf | Labour | 7,577 | 14.5% | No |
| John Hayter | English Democrats | 2,219 | 4.2% | No |
| Tino Callaghan | UKIP | 2,211 | 4.2% | No |
| Anthony Evennett | BNP | 2,160 | 4.1% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Francois | Conservative | 29,088 | 54.7% | Yes |
| John Hayter | UKIP | 11,858 | 22.3% | No |
| David Hough | Labour | 6,705 | 12.6% | No |
| Linda Kendall | Independent | 2,418 | 4.5% | No |
| Mike Pitt | Liberal Democrat | 1,622 | 3.0% | No |
| Sarah Yapp | Green | 1,529 | 2.9% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Francois | Conservative | 36,914 | 66.7% | Yes |
| Mark Daniels | Labour | 13,464 | 24.3% | No |
| Peter Smith | UKIP | 2,326 | 4.2% | No |
| Ron Tindall | Liberal Democrat | 1,557 | 2.8% | No |
| Paul Hill | Green | 1,062 | 1.9% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Francois | Conservative | 39,864 | 72.6% | Yes |
| David Flack | Labour | 8,864 | 16.1% | No |
| Ron Tindall | Liberal Democrat | 4,171 | 7.6% | No |
| Paul Thorogood | Green | 2,002 | 3.6% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Francois | Conservative | 17,756 | 37.0% | Yes |
| Grant Randall | Reform UK | 12,135 | 25.3% | No |
| James Hedges | Labour | 11,823 | 24.6% | No |
| Stewart Mott | Liberal Democrat | 4,068 | 8.5% | No |
| Chris Taylor | Green | 2,196 | 4.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Rayleigh and Wickford 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 Rayleigh and Wickford in the 2024 general election?
Conservative won Rayleigh and Wickford in 2024 with 17,756 votes (37.0%), a majority of 5,621 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Rayleigh and Wickford since 2010?
Since 2010, Rayleigh and Wickford has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Rayleigh and Wickford?
The closest result on record for Rayleigh and Wickford was 2024, when Conservative beat Reform UK by just 5,621 votes (11.7 percentage points).