Constituency
Congleton
At a glance
The MP for Congleton is Sarah Russell (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: she took 37.7% of the vote for a majority of 3,387, on a 67.5% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 11.2 points, and turnout fell from 70.7%.
2024 general election result
Majority 3,387 · Turnout 67.5% · Electorate 74,243
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Russell | Labour | 18,875 | 37.7% |
| Fiona Bruce | Conservative | 15,488 | 30.9% |
| Martin York | Reform UK | 8,245 | 16.4% |
| Paul Duffy | Liberal Democrat | 2,785 | 5.6% |
| Rob Moreton | Independent | 2,181 | 4.4% |
| Richard McCarthy | Green Party | 2,007 | 4% |
| Kay Wesley | Women's Equality Party | 544 | 1.1% |
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 | Sarah Russell (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 3,387 |
| 2019 | Fiona Bruce (Con) | Con hold | 18,561 |
| 2017 | Fiona Bruce (Con) | Con hold | 12,619 |
| 2015 | Fiona Bruce (Con) | Con hold | 16,773 |
| 2010 | Fiona Bruce (Con) | Con hold | 7,063 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Russell | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Fiona Bruce | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.