Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2017 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2017 |
|---|---|
| Con | 58.7% |
| Lab | 25.2% |
| LD | 12.8% |
| Green | 2.6% |
| UKIP | 0.3% |
| Others | 0.3% |
Party results and changes 2015 - 2017
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Con | Lab | LD | Green | UKIP | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Change | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 240 | 103 | 52 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 409 |
| % vote | 58.7% | 25.2% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Change | +7.0% | +12.2% | -0.1% | -2.7% | -15.8% | -0.6% | 0% |
| Candidates | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 35 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2017
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 44.1% | 18.3% | 32.8% | 0.6% | 3.8% | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 48.3% | 12.2% | 32.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 51.7% | 13.0% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 16.2% | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 58.7% | 25.2% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2017
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2017
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 31.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch | 49.7% |
| 2 | North Dorset | 46.3% |
| 3 | West Dorset | 32.0% |
| 4 | Mid Dorset and North Poole | 31.8% |
| 5 | Poole | 28.5% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Most marginal seats by majority (%) | Average: 31.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournemouth East | 16.3% |
| 2 | Bournemouth West | 17.3% |
| 3 | South Dorset | 22.5% |
| 4 | Poole | 28.5% |
| 5 | Mid Dorset and North Poole | 31.8% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Highest winning vote share % | Average: 58.7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch | 69.6% |
| 2 | North Dorset | 64.9% |
| 3 | Mid Dorset and North Poole | 59.2% |
| 4 | Poole | 57.9% |
| 5 | South Dorset | 56.1% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 58.7% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournemouth East | 51.9% |
| 2 | Bournemouth West | 53.5% |
| 3 | West Dorset | 55.5% |
| 4 | South Dorset | 56.1% |
| 5 | Poole | 57.9% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 69.6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mid Dorset and North Poole | 74.2% |
| 2 | North Dorset | 73.0% |
| 3 | West Dorset | 72.4% |
| 4 | Christchurch | 72.0% |
| 5 | South Dorset | 71.8% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 69.6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournemouth West | 60.8% |
| 2 | Bournemouth East | 65.2% |
| 3 | Poole | 67.6% |
| 4 | South Dorset | 71.8% |
| 5 | Christchurch | 72.0% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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