Electionpedia.comLloyd Hatton (Labour) won South Dorset in the 2024 UK general election by 1,048 votes over Richard Drax (Conservative).
Lloyd Hatton received 15,659 votes (31.93%). Richard Drax received 14,611 votes (29.80%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd Hatton ↗Elected | Labour | 15,659 | 31.93% |
| 2 | Richard Drax ↗ | Conservative | 14,611 | 29.80% |
| 3 | Morgan Young | Reform UK | 8,168 | 16.66% |
| 4 | Matt Bell | Liberal Democrat | 8,017 | 16.35% |
| 5 | Catherine Bennett | Green Party | 2,153 | 4.39% |
| 6 | Joy Wilson | Independent | 192 | 0.39% |
| 7 | Giovanna Lewis | Independent | 185 | 0.38% |
| 8 | Rosie Morrell | Independent | 52 | 0.11% |
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South Dorset General Election Result 2024: Lloyd Hatton Won
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