Election for the constituency of New Forest West on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of New Forest West, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Conservative hold by Desmond Swayne with a majority of 23,431 - 47.2% - on a turnout of 72.1%.

An electorate of 68,786, having a valid vote count of 49,627 and an invalid vote count of 98.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SWAYNE, Desmond Con 33,170 66.8% 6.9%
GRAHAM, Jo Lab 9,739 19.6% 8.8%
SCRIVEN, Terry LD 4,781 9.6% 2.7%
RICHARDS, Janet Green 1,454 2.9% -2.9%
HJERLING, Des Prte 483 1.0% -

The writ for this election was issued on 3 May 2017.

Result declared at 03:14 on 9 June 2017. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.

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.