Who won the West Dorset constituency election in 2010?

Conservative held West Dorset constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 3,923 votes (6.8%). Turnout was 74.6%.

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 West Dorset in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: West Dorset — 2010 General Election Result

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CON HOLD: West Dorset — 2010 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held West Dorset constituency on 6 May 2010. The Conservative majority was 3,923 votes (6.8%). Turnout was 74.6%.

Previous Results — West Dorset Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	CON	14,106	74.4%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	CON	19,091	75.4%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	CON	16,130	72.4%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — West Dorset Constituency

Who won the West Dorset constituency election in 2010?: Conservative held West Dorset constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 3,923 votes (6.8%). Turnout was 74.6%.
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 West Dorset in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.