Constituency
Ashford
At a glance
The MP for Ashford is Sojan Joseph (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 32.5% of the vote for a majority of 1,779, on a 61.6% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 10.4 points, and turnout fell from 67.1%.
2024 general election result
Majority 1,779 · Turnout 61.6% · Electorate 76,233
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sojan Joseph | Labour | 15,262 | 32.5% |
| Damian Green | Conservative | 13,483 | 28.7% |
| Tristram Kennedy Harper | Reform UK | 10,141 | 21.6% |
| Mandy Rossi | Green Party | 4,355 | 9.3% |
| Adam Rowledge | Liberal Democrat | 2,445 | 5.2% |
| James Ransley | Consensus | 1,289 | 2.7% |
Past election results
Every General Election and by-election in this seat, newest first. Open one for the full candidate list.
| Election | Winner | Result | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sojan Joseph (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 1,779 |
| 2019 | Damian Green (Con) | Con hold | 24,029 |
| 2017 | Damian Green (Con) | Con hold | 17,478 |
| 2015 | Damian Green (Con) | Con hold | 19,296 |
| 2010 | Damian Green (Con) | Con hold | 17,297 |
Members for this seat
Everyone who has won the seat at the elections in our records, which begin with the 2010 general election. Members before then are not shown.
| Member | Party | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Sojan Joseph | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Damian Green | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.