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Election for the constituency of Dumfries and Galloway on 12 December 2019

An election to the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Dumfries and Galloway, held as part of the general election on 12 December 2019.

Conservative hold by Alister Jack with a majority of 1,805 - 3.5% - on a turnout of 69.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
JACK, Alister Con 22,678 44.1% 0.8%
ARKLESS, Richard SNP 20,873 40.6% 8.2%
THOMPSON, Ted Lab 4,745 9.2% -11.7%
LAURIE, McNabb LD 3,133 6.1% 3.7%

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 74,580, having a valid vote count of 51,429 and an invalid vote count of 123.

Result declared at 04:07 on 13 December 2019.