Washington and Gateshead South — UK General Election Results
Washington and Gateshead South was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 6,913 votes over Reform UK. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Washington and Gateshead South under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sharon Hodgson (Labour) | 17,682 | 47.8% | Paul Donaghy (Reform UK) | 6,913 (18.7 pts) | 52.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hodgson | Labour | 17,682 | 47.8% | Yes |
| Paul Donaghy | Reform UK | 10,769 | 29.1% | No |
| Shaun Parsons | Conservative | 4,654 | 12.6% | No |
| Michal Chantkowski | Green | 1,687 | 4.6% | No |
| Ciaran Morrissey | Liberal Democrat | 1,602 | 4.3% | No |
| Sharon McLafferty | Independent | 627 | 1.7% | 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
Washington and Gateshead South 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 Washington and Gateshead South in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Washington and Gateshead South in 2024 with 17,682 votes (47.8%), a majority of 6,913 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Washington and Gateshead South since 2024?
Since 2024, Washington and Gateshead South has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Washington and Gateshead South?
The closest result on record for Washington and Gateshead South was 2024, when Labour beat Reform UK by just 6,913 votes (18.7 percentage points).