Frequently Asked Questions — Houghton and Sunderland South Constituency

Who won the Houghton and Sunderland South constituency election in 2019?

Labour held Houghton and Sunderland South constituency at the 12 December 2019 General Election. Labour won with a majority of 3,115 votes (7.8%). Turnout was 57.8%.

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 Houghton and Sunderland South in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.