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Election for the constituency of Christchurch on 8 June 2017

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

Conservative hold by Christopher Chope with a majority of 25,171 - 49.7% - on a turnout of 72.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CHOPE, Christopher Con 35,230 69.6% 11.5%
CANAVAN, Patrick Lab 10,059 19.9% 10.3%
COX, Michael LD 4,020 7.9% 1.4%
RIGBY, Chris Green 1,325 2.6% -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 70,309, having a valid vote count of 50,634 and an invalid vote count of 161.

Result declared at 02:26 on 9 June 2017.