Constituency
Melksham and Devizes
At a glance
The MP for Melksham and Devizes is Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a LD gain from Con: he took 39.1% of the vote for a majority of 2,401, on a 69.7% turnout. The seat was first contested on its current boundaries at the 2024 general election, so there are no earlier results in our data.
2024 general election result
Majority 2,401 · Turnout 69.7% · Electorate 73,482
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Mathew | Liberal Democrat | 20,031 | 39.1% |
| Michelle Donelan | Conservative | 17,630 | 34.4% |
| Malcolm Cupis | Reform UK | 6,726 | 13.1% |
| Kerry Postlewhite | Labour | 4,587 | 9% |
| Catherine Read | Green Party | 2,229 | 4.4% |
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 | Brian Mathew (LD) | LD gain from Con | 2,401 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.