Election for the constituency of Chesterfield on 8 June 2017

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

Labour hold by Toby Perkins with a majority of 9,605 - 20.0% - on a turnout of 66.5%.

An electorate of 72,069, having a valid vote count of 47,927 and an invalid vote count of 74.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PERKINS, Toby Lab 26,266 54.8% 6.9%
PITFIELD, Spencer Con 16,661 34.8% 16.7%
SNOWDON, Tom LD 2,612 5.5% -8.4%
BENT, Stuart UKIP 1,611 3.4% -13.1%
WADSWORTH, David Green 777 1.6% -1.3%

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

Result declared at 03:44 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.