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Election for the constituency of Banff and Buchan on 8 June 2017

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

Conservative gain from SNP by David Duguid with a majority of 3,693 - 8.9% - on a turnout of 61.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DUGUID, David Con 19,976 48.0% 19.2%
WHITEFORD, Eilidh SNP 16,283 39.1% -21.1%
STOTT, Caitlin Lab 3,936 9.5% 3.7%
MILNE, Galen LD 1,448 3.5% -1.7%

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 67,601, having a valid vote count of 41,643 and an invalid vote count of 46.

Result declared at 04:38 on 9 June 2017.