Electionpedia.comEdward Morello (Liberal Democrat) won West Dorset in the 2024 UK general election by 7,789 votes over Chris Loder (Conservative).
Edward Morello received 26,999 votes (51.32%). Chris Loder received 19,210 votes (36.52%).
| Place | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Morello ↗Elected | Liberal Democrat | 26,999 | 51.32% |
| 2 | Chris Loder ↗ | Conservative | 19,210 | 36.52% |
| 3 | Donna Lumsden | Labour | 3,086 | 5.87% |
| 4 | Kelvin Clayton | Green Party | 2,288 | 4.35% |
| 5 | Oliver Chisholm | Independent | 733 | 1.39% |
| 6 | Marcus White | Independent | 289 | 0.55% |
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West Dorset General Election Result 2024: Edward Morello Won
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