Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South
At a glance
The MP for Washington and Gateshead South is Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Labour), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Lab hold: she took 47.8% of the vote for a majority of 6,913, on a 52.2% 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 6,913 · Turnout 52.2% · Electorate 70,972
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hodgson | Labour | 17,682 | 47.8% |
| Paul Donaghy | Reform UK | 10,769 | 29.1% |
| Shaun Parsons | Conservative | 4,654 | 12.6% |
| Michal Chantkowski | Green Party | 1,687 | 4.6% |
| Ciaran Morrissey | Liberal Democrat | 1,602 | 4.3% |
| Sharon McLafferty | Independent | 627 | 1.7% |
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 | Sharon Hodgson (Lab) | Lab hold | 6,913 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.