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 |
|---|---|
| SNP | 42.8% |
| Con | 28.1% |
| Lab | 21.8% |
| LD | 6.2% |
| UKIP | 0.6% |
| Green | 0.5% |
| Others | 0.0% |
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 | SNP | Con | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Change | +1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 91 | 60 | 46 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 212 |
| % vote | 42.8% | 28.1% | 21.8% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Change | +8.1% | -3.2% | -7.8% | +2.8% | -0.2% | +0.5% | -0.2% | 0% |
| Candidates | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2019
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | SNP | Con | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14.7% | 16.8% | 45.6% | 18.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| 2010 | 17.9% | 18.7% | 48.0% | 13.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 49.2% | 18.2% | 27.5% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 34.8% | 31.3% | 29.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 42.8% | 28.1% | 21.8% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2019
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | SNP | Con | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2019
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 13.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow | 23.6% |
| 2 | Lanark and Hamilton East | 9.8% |
| 3 | Rutherglen and Hamilton West | 9.7% |
| 4 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 7.7% |
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: 13.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 7.7% |
| 2 | Rutherglen and Hamilton West | 9.7% |
| 3 | Lanark and Hamilton East | 9.8% |
| 4 | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow | 23.6% |
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: 44.6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow | 46.4% |
| 2 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 46.0% |
| 3 | Rutherglen and Hamilton West | 44.2% |
| 4 | Lanark and Hamilton East | 41.9% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 44.6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanark and Hamilton East | 41.9% |
| 2 | Rutherglen and Hamilton West | 44.2% |
| 3 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 46.0% |
| 4 | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow | 46.4% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 68.9% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 71.9% |
| 2 | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow | 69.4% |
| 3 | Lanark and Hamilton East | 68.3% |
| 4 | Rutherglen and Hamilton West | 66.5% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 68.9% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutherglen and Hamilton West | 66.5% |
| 2 | Lanark and Hamilton East | 68.3% |
| 3 | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow | 69.4% |
| 4 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 71.9% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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