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Election for the constituency of Dumfries and Galloway on 8 June 2017

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

Conservative gain from SNP by Alister Jack with a majority of 5,643 - 10.9% - on a turnout of 69.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
JACK, Alister Con 22,344 43.3% 13.4%
ARKLESS, Richard SNP 16,701 32.4% -9.0%
GOODARE, Daniel Lab 10,775 20.9% -3.8%
MITCHELL, Joan LD 1,241 2.4% 0.7%
HONGMEI JIN, Yen Ind 538 1.0% -

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 74,206, having a valid vote count of 51,599 and an invalid vote count of 45.

Result declared at 05:36 on 9 June 2017.