Election for the constituency of Christchurch on 12 December 2019

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

Conservative hold by Christopher Chope with a majority of 24,617 - 47.4% - on a turnout of 72.6%.

An electorate of 71,520, having a valid vote count of 51,951 and an invalid vote count of 297.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CHOPE, Christopher Con 33,894 65.2% -4.3%
COX, Mike LD 9,277 17.9% 9.9%
DUNNE, Andrew Lab 6,568 12.6% -7.2%
RIGBY, Chris Green 2,212 4.3% 1.6%

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

Result declared at 05:34 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.