Constituency
Weston-super-Mare
At a glance
The MP for Weston-super-Mare is Dan Aldridge (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 4,409, on a 59.4% turnout. Compared with the 2019 general election, the Labour share of the vote was up 11.8 points, and turnout fell from 67.4%.
2024 general election result
Majority 4,409 · Turnout 59.4% · Electorate 71,396
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Aldridge | Labour | 16,310 | 38.5% |
| John Penrose | Conservative | 11,901 | 28.1% |
| Richard Pearse | Reform UK | 7,735 | 18.2% |
| Patrick Keating | Liberal Democrat | 3,756 | 8.9% |
| Thomas Daw | Green Party | 2,688 | 6.3% |
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 | Daniel Aldridge (Lab) | Lab gain from Con | 4,409 |
| 2019 | John Penrose (Con) | Con hold | 17,121 |
| 2017 | John Penrose (Con) | Con hold | 11,544 |
| 2015 | John Penrose (Con) | Con hold | 15,609 |
| 2010 | John Penrose (Con) | Con hold | 2,691 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Aldridge | Labour | 2024 to present |
| John Penrose | Conservative | 2010 to 2024 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.