Who won the Orpington constituency election in 2019?

Conservative held Orpington constituency at the 12 December 2019 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 22,378 votes (45.9%). Turnout was 70.7%.

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 Orpington in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Orpington — 2019 General Election Result

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CON HOLD: Orpington — 2019 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Orpington constituency on 12 December 2019. The Conservative majority was 22,378 votes (45.9%). Turnout was 70.7%.

Previous Results — Orpington Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
8 June 2017 general	CON	19,461	74.3%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	CON	19,979	72.0%	0.0%
6 May 2010 general	CON	17,200	72.2%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Orpington Constituency

Who won the Orpington constituency election in 2019?: Conservative held Orpington constituency at the 12 December 2019 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 22,378 votes (45.9%). Turnout was 70.7%.
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 Orpington in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.