Frequently Asked Questions — Covingham and Dorcan Ward

Who won the Covingham and Dorcan ward election in 2018?

Conservative held Covingham and Dorcan ward at the 3 May 2018 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 1,686 votes (43.6%). Turnout was 44.9%.

Which council does Covingham and Dorcan ward elect to?

Covingham and Dorcan is a ward within Swindon. Councillors elected here sit on Swindon Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 44.9% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.

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 Covingham and Dorcan in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.