PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
for Washington and Sunderland West Constituency
Current MP Details
Washington and Sunderland West is a former constituency. It ceased to exist following the boundary change in 2024. It was located in the North East region of England. The seat was last held by Mrs Sharon Hodgson (Labour) between 6 May 2010 to 30 May 2024.
Constituency Election Results
Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
66,278
Turnout
37,513 (57%)
Majority
3,723
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
67,280
Turnout
40,574 (60%)
Majority
12,940
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
68,190
Turnout
37,257 (55%)
Majority
13,157
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
Lab Hold
Electorate
68,910
Turnout
37,334 (54%)
Majority
11,458
Constituency Map
Constituency Member History
Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
5 May 2005
to Now
to Now
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Labour
Current Member
Mrs Sharon Hodgson is the Labour MP for Washington and Gateshead South, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005.
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