Election for the constituency of Hertsmere on 8 June 2017

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

Conservative hold by Oliver Dowden with a majority of 16,951 - 32.4% - on a turnout of 71.0%.

An electorate of 73,561, having a valid vote count of 52,253 and an invalid vote count of 136.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DOWDEN, Oliver Con 31,928 61.1% 1.8%
SMITH, Fiona Lab 14,977 28.7% 6.2%
JORDAN, Joe LD 2,794 5.3% -0.2%
HOY, David UKIP 1,564 3.0% -9.7%
SUMMERHAYES, Sophie Green 990 1.9% -

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

Result declared at 01:46 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.