Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2019
Jo Watkins.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Islwyn at the 2019 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 5th of 6 with 1,313 votes (3.8%).
The result in full · 2019 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Evans✓ elected | Lab | 15,356 | 44.7% |
| Gavin Chambers | Con | 9,892 | 28.8% |
| James Wells | — | 4,834 | 14.1% |
| Zoe Hammond | PC | 2,286 | 6.7% |
| Jo Watkins | LD | 1,313 | 3.8% |
| Catherine Linstrum | Green | 669 | 1.9% |
Majority 5,464 · 34,350 votes cast.
The seat now
Islwyn is represented by Chris Evans (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Islwyn →
Liberal Democrats in 2019
Jo Watkins was one of 611 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2019 General Election — 11 won their seats, 600 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →