Reform UK election results

In the dynamic theatre of British politics, Reform UK has emerged as a distinctive voice, charting a course across various electoral contests. Tracing their performance in mayoral races, police commissioner votes, and significant parliamentary battles offers a unique lens into their evolving influence. From initial modest showings to more impactful results, their journey reflects shifts in voter sentiment and the challenges of establishing a new political force. Reform UK gradually built its electoral presence through a variety of local and devolved elections, often securing modest initial vote shares. The party demonstrated a pattern of increasing support in subsequent elections, culminating in a significant breakthrough in the 2024 General Election. Despite a national parliamentary presence, Reform UK's success has also been seen in local government, even achieving control of some councils in later contests.

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Reform UK gradually built its electoral presence through a variety of local and devolved elections, often securing modest initial vote shares.
The party demonstrated a pattern of increasing support in subsequent elections, culminating in a significant breakthrough in the 2024 General Election.
Despite a national parliamentary presence, Reform UK's success has also been seen in local government, even achieving control of some councils in later contests.

Reform UK's Electoral Journey

Every political party starts somewhere, and for Reform UK, their electoral journey has been a fascinating one to observe. From their first candidates to their most significant victories, these results tell a story of a party striving to make its mark on the British political landscape.

Mayoral Contests: Early Appearances

Reform UK first began to field candidates in high-profile mayoral elections in 2021. One notable endorsement was actor Laurence Fox, who ran for the London mayoral election, representing the party's early efforts to gain visibility in major urban centers.

2021 Mayoral Results

Beyond London, Reform UK supported several other candidates across England in 2021, seeking to establish a presence in regional leadership roles. While the vote shares were generally modest, these contests laid foundational groundwork for future campaigns.

Candidate	Mayoralty	Votes	%
Nick Buckley	2021 Greater Manchester mayoral election	18,910	2.7
Waj Ali	2021 West Yorkshire mayoral election	14,983	2.5
Pete Durnell	2021 West Midlands mayoral election	13,568	2.2
Surjit Singh Duhre	2021 Doncaster mayoral election	1,012	1.6
Robert Clarke	2021 Bristol mayoral election	806	0.6

2024 Mayoral Results: Signs of Growth

By 2024, Reform UK's mayoral candidates began to see an uptick in support, particularly in key regional races. This indicated a growing recognition and resonance with a segment of the electorate, moving beyond the single-digit percentages seen previously.

Candidate	Mayoralty	Votes	%
Dan Barker	2024 Greater Manchester mayoral election	49,532 #4	7.5
Elaine Williams	2024 West Midlands mayoral election	34,471 #4	5.8
Howard Cox	2024 London mayoral election	78,865 #5	3.1

Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (2021)

In 2021, Reform UK also contested a dozen Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections across England and Wales, plus one subsequent re-run. These roles are crucial for local policing priorities, offering another avenue for the party to connect with voters on law and order issues.

PCC Candidate Performance

The party's performance in these PCC elections mirrored their early mayoral campaigns, with candidates securing various levels of support. While none won outright, the cumulative vote share across different regions demonstrated a nationwide effort to establish a foothold.

Candidate	Police area	Votes	%
Peter Jewell	West Mercia	16,419	5.1
Mark James Barker	Lancashire	17,926	4.8
Henry Lu	Warwickshire	6,692	4.1
Mark Hearn	Northamptonshire	7,715	4.0
Tim Prosser	Derbyshire	10,721	3.8
Malcolm James Webster	Merseyside	11,662	3.7
Nick Goulding	Cheshire	8,258	3.7
Peter Escreet	Lincolnshire	6,101	3.6
Sue Morris	Avon and Somerset	8,031	3.5
Mark Hoath	West Midlands	18,002	3.0
Michael Riley	Staffordshire	5,504	2.3
Julian Malins	Wiltshire	4,348	2.1

The Wiltshire PCC By-election

A by-election for the Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner seat provided another chance for Reform UK, though the outcome remained consistent with their broader 2021 PCC results, illustrating the early stage of their electoral development.

Candidate	Police area	Votes	%
Julian Malins	Wiltshire	1,859	2.1

By-Elections: Testing the Waters

By-elections for parliamentary seats often serve as crucial barometers of public mood between general elections. For Reform UK, these contests offered a continuous opportunity to test their messaging and gauge their growing appeal to voters across the UK.

UK Parliament By-Elections (2021-2024)

Over several years, Reform UK contested numerous by-elections for the UK Parliament. Initially, their vote shares were quite modest, often in the low single digits. However, as the political landscape shifted, their performance began to show a noticeable upward trend, particularly in later contests. This included significant results like over 13% in Wellingborough and nearly 17% in Blackpool South.

Date of election	Constituency	Candidate	Votes	%	Elected MP
6 May 2021	Hartlepool, County Durham	John Prescott	368	1.2	Jill Mortimer (Conservative)
13 May 2021	Airdrie and Shotts, North Lanarkshire	Martyn Greene	45	0.2	Anum Qaisar (SNP)
17 June 2021	Chesham and Amersham, Buckinghamshire	Alex Wilson	414	1.1	Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat)
2 December 2021	Old Bexley and Sidcup, London	Richard Tice	1,432	6.6	Louie French (Conservative)
16 December 2021	North Shropshire, Shropshire	Kirsty Walmsley	1,427	3.7	Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat)
3 March 2022	Birmingham Erdington, West Midlands	Jack Brookes	293	1.7	Paulette Hamilton (Labour)
23 June 2022	Wakefield, West Yorkshire	Chris Walsh	513	1.9	Simon Lightwood (Labour)
23 June 2022	Tiverton and Honiton, Devon	Andy Foan	481	1.1	Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat)
1 December 2022	City of Chester, Cheshire	Jeanie Barton	773	2.7	Samantha Dixon (Labour)
15 December 2022	Stretford and Urmston, Greater Manchester	Paul Swansborough	650	3.5	Andrew Western (Labour)
9 February 2023	West Lancashire, Lancashire	Jonathan Kay	994	4.4	Ashley Dalton (Labour)
20 July 2023	Selby and Ainsty, North Yorkshire	David Kent	1,332	3.7	Keir Mather (Labour)
20 July 2023	Somerton and Frome, Somerset	Bruce Evans	1,303	3.4	Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat)
5 October 2023	Rutherglen and Hamilton West, South Lanarkshire	David Stark	403	1.3	Michael Shanks (Labour)
19 October 2023	Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire	Dave Holland	1,487	3.7	Alistair Strathern (Labour)
19 October 2023	Tamworth, Staffordshire	Ian Cooper	1,376	5.4	Sarah Edwards (Labour)
15 February 2024	Wellingborough, Northamptonshire	Ben Habib	3,919	13.0	Gen Kitchen (Labour)
15 February 2024	Kingswood, Gloucestershire	Rupert Lowe	2,578	10.8	Damien Egan (Labour)
29 February 2024	Rochdale, Greater Manchester	Simon Danczuk	1,968	6.3	George Galloway (Workers Party)
2 May 2024	Blackpool South, Lancashire	Mark Butcher	3,101	16.8	Chris Webb (Labour)
1 May 2025	Runcorn and Helsby, Cheshire	Sarah Pochin	12,645	38.7	Sarah Pochin
26 February 2026	Gorton and Denton, Greater Manchester	Matt Goodwin	10,578	28.7	Hannah Spencer (Green)

Devolved Parliament By-Elections

Reform UK also extended its reach into the devolved nations, participating in by-elections for the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Senedd. These contests, though fewer in number, were important for gauging the party's potential appeal beyond England.

Scottish Parliament By-election

In 2025, Reform UK contested a by-election in the Scottish Parliament, demonstrating their commitment to challenging the political status quo across the entire United Kingdom.

Date of election	Constituency	Candidate	Votes	%	Elected MSP
5 June 2025	Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, North Lanarkshire	Ross Lambie	7,088	26.1	Davy Russell

Senedd By-election (Wales)

Similarly, a by-election in the Welsh Senedd in 2025 saw Reform UK putting forward a candidate, further illustrating their ambition to be a nationwide political force with a presence in all major legislative bodies.

Date of election	Constituency	Candidate	Votes	%	Elected MS
23 October 2025	Caerphilly, South Wales	Llŷr Powell	12,113	36.0	Lindsay Whittle (Plaid Cymru)

The Landmark 2024 General Election

The 2024 United Kingdom general election marked a pivotal moment for Reform UK. After years of building their base through various local and by-elections, this national contest provided the ultimate test of their growing electoral strength.

General Election Performance

Under the leadership of Nigel Farage, Reform UK achieved a significant breakthrough, securing a substantial number of votes and, crucially, parliamentary seats. This result fundamentally altered the landscape of UK parliamentary politics, cementing their place as a force to be reckoned with.

Election	Leader	Votes	Share	Seats won	±	Outcome
2024	Nigel Farage	4,117,620	14.3%	5 / 650	5	Opposition

Gaining Ground: Local Elections

While national elections grab headlines, local elections are the grassroots of political power. Reform UK's strategy has also focused on building strength in local government, demonstrating their ability to win seats and influence local policy directly.

Early Local Successes

Even before their general election breakthrough, Reform UK began to see success at the local level. Reform Derby, a localized offshoot, secured six seats in the 2023 Derby City Council election, and the party won two seats in the 2024 Havant Borough Council election — clear signals of their growing local appeal.

The 2025 Local Election Breakthrough

The 2025 local elections were described as a 'sweeping victory' for Reform UK. The party dramatically increased its representation, winning the most seats overall and taking control of several local authorities, including Durham County Council. This marked a profound shift in local power dynamics.

A Minor Setback: Benfieldside

Even amidst success, challenges can arise. Following their significant gains in 2025, one newly elected Reform councillor in the Benfieldside ward stepped down due to ineligibility, leading to a by-election where Reform UK ultimately placed third. Such instances highlight the complexities of rapid party growth.

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Reform UK election results

This article lists the election results of the Reform UK in UK parliamentary elections, elections to devolved parliaments, and local elections.

By-elections, 2021–2026

UK Parliament

<table><thead><tr><th>Date of election</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>Elected MP</th><th>Ref</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>6 May 2021</td><td>Hartlepool, County Durham</td><td>John Prescott</td><td>368</td><td>1.2</td><td>Jill Mortimer (Conservative)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>13 May 2021</td><td>Airdrie and Shotts, North Lanarkshire</td><td>Martyn Greene</td><td>45</td><td>0.2</td><td>Anum Qaisar (SNP)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>17 June 2021</td><td>Chesham and Amersham, Buckinghamshire</td><td>Alex Wilson</td><td>414</td><td>1.1</td><td>Sarah Green (Liberal Democrat)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2 December 2021</td><td>Old Bexley and Sidcup, London</td><td>Richard Tice</td><td>1,432</td><td>6.6</td><td>Louie French (Conservative)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>16 December 2021</td><td>North Shropshire, Shropshire</td><td>Kirsty Walmsley</td><td>1,427</td><td>3.7</td><td>Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3 March 2022</td><td>Birmingham Erdington, West Midlands</td><td>Jack Brookes</td><td>293</td><td>1.7</td><td>Paulette Hamilton (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>23 June 2022</td><td>Wakefield, West Yorkshire</td><td>Chris Walsh</td><td>513</td><td>1.9</td><td>Simon Lightwood (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>23 June 2022</td><td>Tiverton and Honiton, Devon</td><td>Andy Foan</td><td>481</td><td>1.1</td><td>Richard Foord (Liberal Democrat)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1 December 2022</td><td>City of Chester, Cheshire</td><td>Jeanie Barton</td><td>773</td><td>2.7</td><td>Samantha Dixon (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>15 December 2022</td><td>Stretford and Urmston, Greater Manchester</td><td>Paul Swansborough</td><td>650</td><td>3.5</td><td>Andrew Western (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9 February 2023</td><td>West Lancashire, Lancashire</td><td>Jonathan Kay</td><td>994</td><td>4.4</td><td>Ashley Dalton (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>20 July 2023</td><td>Selby and Ainsty, North Yorkshire</td><td>David Kent</td><td>1,332</td><td>3.7</td><td>Keir Mather (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>20 July 2023</td><td>Somerton and Frome, Somerset</td><td>Bruce Evans</td><td>1,303</td><td>3.4</td><td>Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5 October 2023</td><td>Rutherglen and Hamilton West, South Lanarkshire</td><td>David Stark</td><td>403</td><td>1.3</td><td>Michael Shanks (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>19 October 2023</td><td>Mid Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire</td><td>Dave Holland</td><td>1,487</td><td>3.7</td><td>Alistair Strathern (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>19 October 2023</td><td>Tamworth, Staffordshire</td><td>Ian Cooper</td><td>1,376</td><td>5.4</td><td>Sarah Edwards (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>15 February 2024</td><td>Wellingborough, Northamptonshire</td><td>Ben Habib</td><td>3,919</td><td>13.0</td><td>Gen Kitchen (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>15 February 2024</td><td>Kingswood, Gloucestershire</td><td>Rupert Lowe</td><td>2,578</td><td>10.8</td><td>Damien Egan (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>29 February 2024</td><td>Rochdale, Greater Manchester</td><td>Simon Danczuk</td><td>1,968</td><td>6.3</td><td>George Galloway (Workers Party)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2 May 2024</td><td>Blackpool South, Lancashire</td><td>Mark Butcher</td><td>3,101</td><td>16.8</td><td>Chris Webb (Labour)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1 May 2025</td><td>Runcorn and Helsby, Cheshire</td><td>Sarah Pochin</td><td>12,645</td><td>38.7</td><td>Sarah Pochin</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>26 February 2026</td><td>Gorton and Denton, Greater Manchester</td><td>Matt Goodwin</td><td>10,578</td><td>28.7</td><td>Hannah Spencer (Green)</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Scottish Parliament

<table><thead><tr><th>Date of election</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>Elected MSP</th><th>Ref</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>5 June 2025</td><td>Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, North Lanarkshire</td><td>Ross Lambie</td><td>7,088</td><td>26.1</td><td>Davy Russell</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Senedd

<table><thead><tr><th>Date of election</th><th>Constituency</th><th>Candidate</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th><th>Elected MS</th><th>Ref</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>23 October 2025</td><td>Caerphilly, South Wales</td><td>Llŷr Powell</td><td>12,113</td><td>36.0</td><td>Lindsay Whittle (Plaid Cymru)</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Mayoral elections

2021

Reform UK endorsed Laurence Fox in the 2021 London mayoral election.

<table><thead><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Mayoralty</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Nick Buckley</td><td>2021 Greater Manchester mayoral election</td><td>18,910</td><td>2.7</td></tr><tr><td>Waj Ali</td><td>2021 West Yorkshire mayoral election</td><td>14,983</td><td>2.5</td></tr><tr><td>Pete Durnell</td><td>2021 West Midlands mayoral election</td><td>13,568</td><td>2.2</td></tr><tr><td>Surjit Singh Duhre</td><td>2021 Doncaster mayoral election</td><td>1,012</td><td>1.6</td></tr><tr><td>Robert Clarke</td><td>2021 Bristol mayoral election</td><td>806</td><td>0.6</td></tr></tbody></table>

2024

<table><thead><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Mayoralty</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Dan Barker</td><td>2024 Greater Manchester mayoral election</td><td>49,532 #4</td><td>7.5</td></tr><tr><td>Elaine Williams</td><td>2024 West Midlands mayoral election</td><td>34,471 #4</td><td>5.8</td></tr><tr><td>Howard Cox</td><td>2024 London mayoral election</td><td>78,865 #5</td><td>3.1</td></tr></tbody></table>

Police elections, 2021

Reform UK election results

Reform UK stood candidates in 12 police and crime commissioner elections and one subsequent re-run election in Wiltshire.

<table><thead><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Police area</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Peter Jewell</td><td>West Mercia</td><td>16,419</td><td>5.1</td></tr><tr><td>Mark James Barker</td><td>Lancashire</td><td>17,926</td><td>4.8</td></tr><tr><td>Henry Lu</td><td>Warwickshire</td><td>6,692</td><td>4.1</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Hearn</td><td>Northamptonshire</td><td>7,715</td><td>4.0</td></tr><tr><td>Tim Prosser</td><td>Derbyshire</td><td>10,721</td><td>3.8</td></tr><tr><td>Malcolm James Webster</td><td>Merseyside</td><td>11,662</td><td>3.7</td></tr><tr><td>Nick Goulding</td><td>Cheshire</td><td>8,258</td><td>3.7</td></tr><tr><td>Peter Escreet</td><td>Lincolnshire</td><td>6,101</td><td>3.6</td></tr><tr><td>Sue Morris</td><td>Avon and Somerset</td><td>8,031</td><td>3.5</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Hoath</td><td>West Midlands</td><td>18,002</td><td>3.0</td></tr><tr><td>Michael Riley</td><td>Staffordshire</td><td>5,504</td><td>2.3</td></tr><tr><td>Julian Malins</td><td>Wiltshire</td><td>4,348</td><td>2.1</td></tr></tbody></table>

2021 by-election

<table><thead><tr><th>Candidate</th><th>Police area</th><th>Votes</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Julian Malins</td><td>Wiltshire</td><td>1,859</td><td>2.1</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local elections

Reform UK election results

• Reform Derby won six seats in the 2023 Derby City Council election. • Reform won two seats in the 2024 Havant Borough Council election. • The 2025 local elections in England were described as a sweeping victory for Reform. The party placed first, winning the most seats and took control of a number of local authorities. The party also won the 2025 Runcorn and Helsby by-election. The party won control of Durham County Council. However, one new councillor stepped down within days as it transpired he was ineligible to stand, leading to a by-election in Benfieldside ward, in which Reform came third.

2024 general election

Reform UK election results

In the 2024 United Kingdom general election

<table><thead><tr><th>Election</th><th>Leader</th><th>Votes</th><th>Seats</th><th>Outcome</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>No.</td><td>Share</td><td>Seats won</td><td>±</td></tr><tr><td>2024</td><td>Nigel Farage</td><td>4,117,620</td><td>14.3%</td><td>5 / 650</td><td>5</td><td>Opposition</td></tr></tbody></table>