Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2019 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2019 |
|---|---|
| Con | 52.5% |
| LD | 14.4% |
| Lab | 29.0% |
| Green | 1.5% |
| UKIP | 0.4% |
| Others | 2.1% |
Party results and changes 2017 - 2019
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Con | LD | Lab | Green | UKIP | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Change | +2 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 144 | 39 | 79 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 274 |
| % vote | 52.5% | 14.4% | 29.0% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| Change | +3.7% | +2.6% | -7.2% | +1.0% | -1.9% | +1.8% | 0% |
| Candidates | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 29 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 15 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2019
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | LD | Lab | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 37.9% | 23.4% | 34.8% | 0.0% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 39.4% | 24.3% | 30.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 40.7% | 13.3% | 29.8% | 3.4% | 12.6% | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 48.8% | 11.8% | 36.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 52.5% | 14.4% | 29.0% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2019
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | LD | Lab | Green | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2019
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 16.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penrith and The Border | 38.7% |
| 2 | Carlisle | 19.4% |
| 3 | Copeland | 13.7% |
| 4 | Barrow and Furness | 12.6% |
| 5 | Workington | 10.0% |
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: 16.3% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westmorland and Lonsdale | 3.7% |
| 2 | Workington | 10.0% |
| 3 | Barrow and Furness | 12.6% |
| 4 | Copeland | 13.7% |
| 5 | Carlisle | 19.4% |
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: 53.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penrith and The Border | 60.4% |
| 2 | Carlisle | 55.2% |
| 3 | Copeland | 53.7% |
| 4 | Barrow and Furness | 51.9% |
| 5 | Workington | 49.3% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 53.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westmorland and Lonsdale | 48.9% |
| 2 | Workington | 49.3% |
| 3 | Barrow and Furness | 51.9% |
| 4 | Copeland | 53.7% |
| 5 | Carlisle | 55.2% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 69.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westmorland and Lonsdale | 77.8% |
| 2 | Penrith and The Border | 70.8% |
| 3 | Copeland | 68.9% |
| 4 | Workington | 67.8% |
| 5 | Carlisle | 65.9% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 69.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrow and Furness | 65.6% |
| 2 | Carlisle | 65.9% |
| 3 | Workington | 67.8% |
| 4 | Copeland | 68.9% |
| 5 | Penrith and The Border | 70.8% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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