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Election for the constituency of Midlothian on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Midlothian, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Labour gain from SNP by Danielle Rowley with a majority of 885 - 2.0% - on a turnout of 66.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ROWLEY, Danielle Lab 16,458 36.4% 6.2%
THOMPSON, Owen SNP 15,573 34.4% -16.2%
DONNELLY, Chris Con 11,521 25.4% 13.5%
LAIRD, Ross LD 1,721 3.8% 1.5%

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.

An electorate of 68,328, having a valid vote count of 45,273 and an invalid vote count of 71.

Result declared at 02:26 on 9 June 2017.