By-elections · Thursday 20 July 2023
Somerton and Frome by-election 2023
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrats) won the Somerton and Frome by-election on 20 July 2023, gaining the seat from the Conservatives with a majority of 11,008. Full result, turnout and swing.
- Majority
- 11,00828.4%
- Turnout
- 44.1%75.6% at the previous election
- Electorate
- 87,921
- Swing
- 29.0 ptsCon to LD
- Result
- LD gain from Con
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Dyke Elected | Liberal Democrats | 21,187 | 54.6% | +28.4 | |
| Faye Purbrick | Conservative | 10,179 | 26.2% | −29.6 | |
| Martin Dimery | Green | 3,944 | 10.2% | +5.1 | |
| Bruce Evans | Reform UK | 1,303 | 3.4% | +3.4 | |
| Neil Guild | Labour | 1,009 | 2.6% | −10.3 | |
| Rosie Mitchell | Independent | 635 | 1.6% | +1.6 | |
| Peter Richardson | Christian Peoples Alliance | 275 | 0.7% | +0.7 | |
| Lorna Corke | UK Independence Party | 256 | 0.7% | +0.7 | |
| Valid votes | 38,788 | ||||
| Majority | 11,008 | 28.4% | |||
Change compared with the 2019 general election in Somerton and Frome.
Writ issued 19 June 2023. 58th Parliament.
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Questions and answers
Who won the Somerton and Frome by-election?
Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrats) won on 20 July 2023 with 21,187 votes (54.6%), a majority of 11,008.
What was the turnout at the Somerton and Frome by-election?
44.1% of registered electors cast a valid vote.
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