Constituency
Hertford and Stortford
At a glance
The MP for Hertford and Stortford is Josh Dean (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab gain from Con: he took 38.5% of the vote for a majority of 4,748, on a 68.4% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 15.0 points, and turnout fell from 73.5%.
2024 general election result
Majority 4,748 · Turnout 68.4% · Electorate 78,915
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Robert Abraham Dean | Labour | 20,808 | 38.5% |
| Julie Marson | Conservative | 16,060 | 29.7% |
| John Burmicz | Reform UK | 8,325 | 15.4% |
| Nick Cox | Green Party | 4,373 | 8.1% |
| Helen Rosemary Campbell | Liberal Democrat | 4,167 | 7.7% |
| Jane Fowler | Alliance for Democracy and Freedom | 139 | 0.3% |
| Barry Hensall | Heritage Party | 137 | 0.3% |
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 | Joshua Robert Abraham Dean (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 4,748 |
| 2019 | Julie Marson (Con) | Con hold | 19,620 |
| 2017 | Mark Prisk (Con) | Con hold | 19,035 |
| 2015 | Mark Prisk (Con) | Con hold | 21,509 |
| 2010 | Mark Prisk (Con) | Con hold | 15,437 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Dean | Labour | 2024 to present |
| Julie Marson | Conservative | 2019 to 2024 |
| Mark Prisk | Conservative | 2010 to 2019 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.