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 | 40.7% |
| Lab | 46.2% |
| LD | 3.6% |
| Green | 3.6% |
| PC | 3.0% |
| Others | 2.9% |
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 | Lab | LD | Green | PC | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Change | +1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 60 | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 148 |
| % vote | 40.7% | 46.2% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Change | +1.5% | -4.9% | +1.3% | +2.9% | -1.2% | +2.2% | 0% |
| Candidates | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2019
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | Green | PC | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 29.5% | 43.3% | 17.9% | 1.1% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 33.9% | 35.9% | 19.7% | 0.8% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 35.5% | 37.3% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 6.6% | 13.0% | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 39.3% | 51.1% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 40.7% | 46.2% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 2.9% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2019
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | Green | PC | UKIP | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2019
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 11.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 25.2% |
| 2 | Vale of Glamorgan | 6.5% |
| 3 | Bridgend | 2.7% |
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: 11.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgend | 2.7% |
| 2 | Vale of Glamorgan | 6.5% |
| 3 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 25.2% |
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: 49.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 54.1% |
| 2 | Vale of Glamorgan | 49.8% |
| 3 | Bridgend | 43.1% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 49.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgend | 43.1% |
| 2 | Vale of Glamorgan | 49.8% |
| 3 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 54.1% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 67.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vale of Glamorgan | 71.6% |
| 2 | Bridgend | 66.7% |
| 3 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 64.2% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 67.5% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 64.2% |
| 2 | Bridgend | 66.7% |
| 3 | Vale of Glamorgan | 71.6% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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