Frequently Asked Questions — Halesowen and Rowley Regis Constituency

Who won the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency election in 2019?

Conservative held Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency at the 12 December 2019 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 12,074 votes (28.5%). Turnout was 62.0%.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Halesowen and Rowley Regis in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.