Independent candidate · stood 2024
Michael Howarth.
Stood for Independent in Rochdale at the 2024-02-29 Rochdale By-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 10th of 11 with 246 votes (0.8%).
The result in full · 2024-02-29 Rochdale By-election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Galloway✓ elected | WPB | 12,335 | 39.6% |
| David Anthony Tully | Ind | 6,638 | 21.3% |
| Paul Simon Ellison | Con | 3,731 | 12.0% |
| Azhar Ali | Lab | 2,402 | 7.7% |
| Iain Donaldson | LD | 2,164 | 7.0% |
| Simon Christopher Danczuk | Ref | 1,968 | 6.3% |
| William Leckie Howarth | Ind | 523 | 1.7% |
| Mark Coleman | Ind | 455 | 1.5% |
| Guy Nicholas Otten | Green | 436 | 1.4% |
| Michael Howarth | Ind | 246 | 0.8% |
| Ravin Rodent Subortna | — | 209 | 0.7% |
Majority 5,697 · 31,107 votes cast.
The seat now
Rochdale is represented by George Galloway (WPB), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Rochdale →
Independent in 2024
Michael Howarth was one of 4 Independent candidates at the 2024-02-29 Rochdale By-election — 0 won their seats, 4 did not. See the Independent →