Electionpedia.comElsie Blundell (Labour) won Heywood and Middleton North in the 2024 UK general election by 6,082 votes over Steve Potter (Reform UK).
Elsie Blundell received 15,069 votes (40.58%). Steve Potter received 8,987 votes (24.20%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elsie Blundell ↗Elected | Labour | 15,069 | 40.58% |
| 2 | Steve Potter | Reform UK | 8,987 | 24.20% |
| 3 | Laura-Beth Thompson | Conservative | 6,423 | 17.30% |
| 4 | Chris Furlong | Independent | 4,349 | 11.71% |
| 5 | Tom Shaw | Liberal Democrat | 2,302 | 6.20% |
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Heywood and Middleton North General Election Result 2024: Elsie Blundell Won
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