Electionpedia.comLauren Edwards (Labour) won Rochester and Strood in the 2024 UK general election by 2,930 votes over Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative).
Lauren Edwards received 15,403 votes (36.16%). Kelly Tolhurst received 12,473 votes (29.28%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauren Edwards ↗Elected | Labour | 15,403 | 36.16% |
| 2 | Kelly Tolhurst ↗ | Conservative | 12,473 | 29.28% |
| 3 | Daniel Dabin | Reform UK | 9,966 | 23.40% |
| 4 | Cat Jamieson | Green Party | 2,427 | 5.70% |
| 5 | Graham Colley | Liberal Democrat | 1,894 | 4.45% |
| 6 | John Innes | Workers Party of Britain | 245 | 0.58% |
| 7 | Peter Burch | Heritage Party | 190 | 0.45% |
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Rochester and Strood General Election Result 2024: Lauren Edwards Won
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