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Election for the constituency of Welwyn Hatfield on 8 June 2017

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

Conservative hold by Grant Shapps with a majority of 7,369 - 14.3% - on a turnout of 70.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SHAPPS, Grant Con 26,374 51.0% 0.7%
MIAH, Anawar Lab 19,005 36.8% 10.6%
QUINTON, Nigel LD 3,836 7.4% 1.2%
MILLIKEN, Dean UKIP 1,441 2.8% -10.3%
SAYERS, Christianne Green 835 1.6% -1.9%
JONES, Melvyn Ind 178 0.3% -

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 72,888, having a valid vote count of 51,669 and an invalid vote count of 109.

Result declared at 04:04 on 9 June 2017.