Who won the Torbay constituency election in 2015?

Conservative held Torbay constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 3,286 votes (6.8%). Turnout was 63.0%.

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 Torbay in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Torbay — 2015 General Election Result

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CON HOLD: Torbay — 2015 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Torbay constituency on 7 May 2015. The Conservative majority was 3,286 votes (6.8%). Turnout was 63.0%.

Previous Results — Torbay Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	CON	17,749	67.2%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	CON	14,283	67.4%	0.0%
6 May 2010 general	LDGAIN	4,078	64.5%	+21.7%

Frequently Asked Questions — Torbay Constituency

Who won the Torbay constituency election in 2015?: Conservative held Torbay constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 3,286 votes (6.8%). Turnout was 63.0%.
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 Torbay in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.