Labour Party candidate · stood 2015
Simon Bowkett.
Stood for Labour Party in South Dorset at the 2015 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 2nd of 7 with 11,762 votes (24.2%).
The result in full · 2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Drax✓ elected | Con | 23,756 | 48.9% |
| Simon Bowkett | Lab | 11,762 | 24.2% |
| Malcolm Shakesby | — | 7,304 | 15.0% |
| Howard Legg | LD | 2,901 | 6.0% |
| Jane Burnet | Green | 2,275 | 4.7% |
| Mervyn Stewkesbury | Ind | 435 | 0.9% |
| Andy Kirkwood | — | 164 | 0.3% |
Majority 11,994 · 48,597 votes cast.
The seat now
South Dorset is represented by Richard Drax (Con), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore South Dorset →
Labour Party in 2015
Simon Bowkett was one of 631 Labour Party candidates at the 2015 General Election — 232 won their seats, 399 did not. See the Labour Party →