Dunfermline and West Fife — UK General Election Results
Dunfermline and West Fife was won by SNP at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 10,699 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Dunfermline and West Fife from 2005 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2005–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rachel Squire (Labour) | 20,111 | 47.4% | David Herbert (Liberal Democrat) | 11,562 (27.3 pts) | 59.9% |
| 2010 | Thomas Docherty (Labour) | 22,639 | 46.3% | Willie Rennie (Liberal Democrat) | 5,470 (11.2 pts) | 66.6% |
| 2015 | Douglas Chapman (SNP) | 28,096 | 50.3% | Thomas Docherty (Labour) | 10,352 (18.5 pts) | 71.7% |
| 2017 | Douglas Chapman (SNP) | 18,121 | 35.5% | Cara Hilton (Labour) | 844 (1.7 pts) | 67.5% |
| 2019 | Douglas Chapman (SNP) | 23,727 | 44.4% | Cara Hilton (Labour) | 10,699 (20.0 pts) | 69.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Squire | Labour | 20,111 | 47.4% | Yes |
| David Herbert | Liberal Democrat | 8,549 | 20.2% | No |
| Douglas Chapman | SNP | 8,026 | 18.9% | No |
| Roger Smillie | Conservative | 4,376 | 10.3% | No |
| Susan Archibald | Scottish Socialist | 689 | 1.6% | No |
| Ian Borland | UKIP | 643 | 1.5% | No |
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Docherty | Labour | 22,639 | 46.3% | Yes |
| Willie Rennie | Liberal Democrat | 17,169 | 35.1% | No |
| Joe McCall | SNP | 5,201 | 10.6% | No |
| Belinda Hacking | Conservative | 3,305 | 6.8% | No |
| Otto Inglis | UKIP | 633 | 1.3% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Chapman | SNP | 28,096 | 50.3% | Yes |
| Thomas Docherty | Labour | 17,744 | 31.7% | No |
| James Reekie | Conservative | 6,623 | 11.9% | No |
| Gillian Cole-Hamilton | Liberal Democrat | 2,232 | 4.0% | No |
| Lewis Campbell | Green | 1,195 | 2.1% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Chapman | SNP | 18,121 | 35.5% | Yes |
| Cara Hilton | Labour | 17,277 | 33.9% | No |
| Belinda Hacking | Conservative | 12,593 | 24.7% | No |
| James Calder | Liberal Democrat | 3,019 | 5.9% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Chapman | SNP | 23,727 | 44.4% | Yes |
| Cara Hilton | Labour | 13,028 | 24.4% | No |
| Moira Benny | Conservative | 11,207 | 21.0% | No |
| Rebecca Bell | Liberal Democrat | 4,262 | 8.0% | No |
| Mags Hall | Green | 1,258 | 2.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Dunfermline and West Fife has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2005. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, SNP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dunfermline and West Fife in the 2019 general election?
SNP won Dunfermline and West Fife in 2019 with 23,727 votes (44.4%), a majority of 10,699 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Dunfermline and West Fife since 2005?
Since 2005, Dunfermline and West Fife has been won by: Labour, SNP.
What was the closest result in Dunfermline and West Fife?
The closest result on record for Dunfermline and West Fife was 2017, when SNP beat Labour by just 844 votes (1.7 percentage points).