Constituency
Bridgend
At a glance
The MP for Bridgend is Chris Elmore (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 39.9% of the vote for a majority of 8,595, on a 56.5% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was down 0.4 points, and turnout fell from 66.7%.
2024 general election result
Majority 8,595 · Turnout 56.5% · Electorate 73,168
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Elmore | Labour | 16,516 | 39.9% |
| Caroline Jones | Reform UK | 7,921 | 19.1% |
| Anita Boateng | Conservative | 6,764 | 16.3% |
| Iolo Caudy | Plaid Cymru | 3,629 | 8.8% |
| Mark John | Independent | 3,338 | 8.1% |
| Debra Cooper | Green Party | 1,760 | 4.3% |
| Claire Waller | Liberal Democrat | 1,446 | 3.5% |
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 | Chris Elmore (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 8,595 |
| 2019 | Jamie Wallis (Con) | Con gain from Lab | 1,157 |
| 2017 | Madeleine Moon (Lab) | Lab hold | 4,700 |
| 2015 | Madeleine Moon (Lab) | Lab hold | 1,927 |
| 2010 | Madeleine Moon (Lab) | Lab hold | 2,263 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Elmore | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Jamie Wallis | Conservative | 2019 to 2024 |
| Madeleine Moon | Labour | 2010 to 2019 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.