Rochester and Strood — UK General Election Results
Rochester and Strood was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 2,930 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Rochester and Strood from 2010 to 2024.
Full Election History, 2010–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mark Reckless (Conservative) | 23,604 | 49.2% | Teresa Murray (Labour) | 9,953 (20.8 pts) | 65.1% |
| 2015 | Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) | 23,142 | 44.1% | Mark Reckless (UKIP) | 7,133 (13.6 pts) | 68.3% |
| 2017 | Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) | 29,232 | 54.4% | Teresa Murray (Labour) | 9,850 (18.3 pts) | 65.1% |
| 2019 | Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) | 31,151 | 60.0% | Teresa Murray (Labour) | 17,072 (32.9 pts) | 63.5% |
| 2024 | Lauren Edwards (Labour) | 15,403 | 36.2% | Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) | 2,930 (6.9 pts) | 57.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Reckless | Conservative | 23,604 | 49.2% | Yes |
| Teresa Murray | Labour | 13,651 | 28.5% | No |
| Geoffrey Juby | Liberal Democrat | 7,800 | 16.3% | No |
| Ron Sands | English Democrats | 2,182 | 4.5% | No |
| Simon Marchant | Green | 734 | 1.5% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Tolhurst | Conservative | 23,142 | 44.1% | Yes |
| Mark Reckless | UKIP | 16,009 | 30.5% | No |
| Naushabah Khan | Labour | 10,396 | 19.8% | No |
| Clive Gregory | Green | 1,516 | 2.9% | No |
| Prue Bray | Liberal Democrat | 1,251 | 2.4% | No |
| Daniel Burn | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 202 | 0.4% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Tolhurst | Conservative | 29,232 | 54.4% | Yes |
| Teresa Murray | Labour | 19,382 | 36.0% | No |
| David Allen | UKIP | 2,893 | 5.4% | No |
| Bart Ricketts | Liberal Democrat | 1,189 | 2.2% | No |
| Sonia Hyner | Green | 781 | 1.5% | No |
| Steve Benson | Christian Peoples Alliance | 163 | 0.3% | No |
| Primerose Chiguri | Independent | 129 | 0.2% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Tolhurst | Conservative | 31,151 | 60.0% | Yes |
| Teresa Murray | Labour | 14,079 | 27.1% | No |
| Graham Colley | Liberal Democrat | 3,717 | 7.2% | No |
| Sonia Hyner | Green | 1,312 | 2.5% | No |
| Roy Freshwater | UKIP | 1,080 | 2.1% | No |
| Chris Spalding | Independent | 587 | 1.1% | No |
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Edwards | Labour | 15,403 | 36.2% | Yes |
| Kelly Tolhurst | Conservative | 12,473 | 29.3% | No |
| Daniel Dabin | Reform UK | 9,966 | 23.4% | No |
| Cat Jamieson | Green | 2,427 | 5.7% | No |
| Graham Colley | Liberal Democrat | 1,894 | 4.4% | No |
| John Innes | Workers Party of Britain | 245 | 0.6% | No |
| Peter Burch | Heritage Party | 190 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Rochester and Strood 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 Rochester and Strood in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Rochester and Strood in 2024 with 15,403 votes (36.2%), a majority of 2,930 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Rochester and Strood since 2010?
Since 2010, Rochester and Strood has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Rochester and Strood?
The closest result on record for Rochester and Strood was 2024, when Labour beat Conservative by just 2,930 votes (6.9 percentage points).