Election for the constituency of Aberdeen South on 12 December 2019

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

SNP gain from Conservative by Stephen Flynn with a majority of 3,990 - 8.7% - on a turnout of 69.4%.

An electorate of 65,719, having a valid vote count of 45,638 and an invalid vote count of 131.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FLYNN, Stephen SNP 20,388 44.7% 13.2%
LUMSDEN, Douglas Con 16,398 35.9% -6.2%
YUILL, Ian LD 5,018 11.0% 5.1%
SIMPSON, Shona Lab 3,834 8.4% -12.1%

The writ for this election was issued on 5 November 2019.

Result declared at 03:34 on 13 December 2019. 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.