Clacton Election Results

Clacton: Set to Be Key Battleground in Upcoming Election

Former UKIP Leader Farage to Run as Conservative Candidate

Seats Seeks to Regain Conservative Stronghold Lost in 2015

The parliamentary seat of Clacton in Essex is poised to emerge as a pivotal battleground in the upcoming election. In 2019, the Conservatives secured an overwhelming 72% of the vote in the constituency, a significant victory that marked the party's return to dominance in the area.

However, the political landscape in Clacton has undergone a significant transformation since 2015, when the seat was briefly lost to UKIP. With the former UKIP leader Nigel Farage announcing his candidacy for the Conservative Party, the race has intensified, adding an element of unpredictability to the contest.

Farage, a controversial figure known for his outspoken views on Brexit and immigration, is expected to leverage his support base in the area, particularly among those who voted to leave the European Union. However, his selection has also raised concerns among some Conservative voters, who fear that his polarizing presence could alienate moderate voters.