Frequently Asked Questions — South Thanet Constituency

Who won the South Thanet constituency election in 2015?

Conservative held South Thanet constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 2,812 votes (5.7%). Turnout was 69.6%.

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 South Thanet in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.