Frequently Asked Questions — Sleaford and North Hykeham Constituency

Who won the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency election in 2019?

Conservative held Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency at the 12 December 2019 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 32,565 votes (48.9%). Turnout was 70.2%.

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 Sleaford and North Hykeham in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.