Constituency
Maldon
At a glance
The MP for Maldon is Sir John Whittingdale (Conservative), who has held the seat since at least 2010, the earliest election our results cover. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Con hold: he took 38.9% of the vote for a majority of 6,906, on a 63.7% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Conservative share of the vote was down 33.1 points, and turnout fell from 69.6%.
2024 general election result
Majority 6,906 · Turnout 63.7% · Electorate 78,282
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Whittingdale | Conservative | 19,374 | 38.9% |
| Pamela Walford | Reform UK | 12,468 | 25% |
| Onike Gollo | Labour | 9,817 | 19.7% |
| Simon Burwood | Liberal Democrat | 5,882 | 11.8% |
| Isobel Doubleday | Green Party | 2,300 | 4.6% |
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 | John Whittingdale (Con) | Con hold | 6,906 |
| 2019 | John Whittingdale (Con) | Con hold | 30,041 |
| 2017 | John Whittingdale (Con) | Con hold | 23,430 |
| 2015 | John Whittingdale (Con) | Con hold | 22,070 |
| 2010 | John Whittingdale (Con) | Con hold | 19,407 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sir John Whittingdale | Conservative | 2010 to present |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.