Constituency
Dartford
At a glance
The MP for Dartford is Jim Dickson (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 34.6% of the vote for a majority of 1,192, on a 59.0% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 7.1 points, and turnout fell from 65.7%.
2024 general election result
Majority 1,192 · Turnout 59% · Electorate 75,426
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Dickson | Labour | 15,392 | 34.6% |
| Gareth Johnson | Conservative | 14,200 | 31.9% |
| Lee Stranders | Reform UK | 9,523 | 21.4% |
| Laura Edie | Green Party | 3,189 | 7.2% |
| Kyle Marsh | Liberal Democrat | 2,184 | 4.9% |
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 | Jim Dickson (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 1,192 |
| 2019 | Gareth Johnson (Con) | Con hold | 19,160 |
| 2017 | Gareth Johnson (Con) | Con hold | 13,186 |
| 2015 | Gareth Johnson (Con) | Con hold | 12,345 |
| 2010 | Gareth Johnson (Con) | Con gain from Lab | 10,628 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Dickson | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Gareth Johnson | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.