Sherwood Forest — UK General Election Results
Sherwood Forest was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 5,443 votes over Conservative. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Sherwood Forest under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Michelle Welsh (Labour) | 18,841 | 38.7% | Mark Spencer (Conservative) | 5,443 (11.2 pts) | 61.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Welsh | Labour | 18,841 | 38.7% | Yes |
| Mark Spencer | Conservative | 13,398 | 27.5% | No |
| Helen O'Hare | Reform UK | 11,320 | 23.3% | No |
| Sheila Greatrex-White | Green | 2,216 | 4.6% | No |
| David Dobbie | Liberal Democrat | 1,838 | 3.8% | No |
| Lee Waters | Independent | 864 | 1.8% | No |
| Jeremy Spry | Independent | 183 | 0.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Sherwood Forest has been contested at 1 general election on record (2024). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Sherwood Forest in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Sherwood Forest in 2024 with 18,841 votes (38.7%), a majority of 5,443 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Sherwood Forest since 2024?
Since 2024, Sherwood Forest has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Sherwood Forest?
The closest result on record for Sherwood Forest was 2024, when Labour beat Conservative by just 5,443 votes (11.2 percentage points).