Electionpedia.comMelanie Ward (Labour) won Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy in the 2024 UK general election by 7,248 votes over Lesley Backhouse (Scottish National Party).
Melanie Ward received 18,662 votes (45.72%). Lesley Backhouse received 11,414 votes (27.97%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melanie Ward ↗Elected | Labour | 18,662 | 45.72% |
| 2 | Lesley Backhouse | Scottish National Party | 11,414 | 27.97% |
| 3 | Jonathan Gray | Conservative | 3,203 | 7.85% |
| 4 | Sonia Davidson | Reform UK | 3,128 | 7.66% |
| 5 | Fraser Graham | Liberal Democrat | 1,593 | 3.90% |
| 6 | Mags Hall | Scottish Green Party | 1,556 | 3.81% |
| 7 | Neale Hanvey ↗ | Alba Party | 1,132 | 2.77% |
| 8 | Calum Paul | Scottish Libertarian Party | 126 | 0.31% |
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Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy General Election Result 2024: Melanie Ward Won
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