PARLIAMENTARY DETAILS
for Wells Constituency
Current MP Details
Wells is a former constituency. It ceased to exist following the boundary change in 2024. It was located in the South West region of England. The seat was last held by James Heappey (Conservative) between 7 May 2015 to 30 May 2024.
Constituency Election Results
Election Date
Event
Result
Electorate
Turnout
Majority
Election Date
12 Dec 2019
2019 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
84,124
Turnout
61,628 (73%)
Majority
9,991
Election Date
8 Jun 2017
2017 General Election
Con Hold
Electorate
82,451
Turnout
60,843 (74%)
Majority
7,582
Election Date
7 May 2015
2015 General Election
Con Gain
Electorate
79,405
Turnout
56,904 (72%)
Majority
7,585
Election Date
6 May 2010
2010 General Election
LD Gain
Electorate
79,432
Turnout
55,864 (70%)
Majority
800
Constituency Map
Constituency Member History
Date
Member
Reason for Leaving
Details
7 May 2015
to 30 May 2024
to 30 May 2024
James Heappey
Conservative
Current Member
The Rt Hon James Heappey is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Conservative MP for Wells, and left the Commons on 30 May 2024.
6 May 2010
to 30 Mar 2015
to 30 Mar 2015
Tessa Munt
Liberal Democrat
Defeated
Tessa Munt is the Liberal Democrat MP for Wells and Mendip Hills, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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