Former MP
Chris Loder.
MP for West Dorset (2019–2024). We hold the full parliamentary record only for the current Parliament, so there is no voting record, speeches or written questions to show here — but here is their electoral history and where the seat stands now.
Finished 2nd of 6 with 19,210 votes (36.5%).
The result in full · 2024 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Morello✓ elected | LD | 26,999 | 51.3% |
| Chris Loder | Con | 19,210 | 36.5% |
| Donna Lumsden | Lab | 3,086 | 5.9% |
| Kelvin Clayton | Green | 2,288 | 4.3% |
| Oliver Chisholm | Ind | 733 | 1.4% |
| Marcus White | Ind | 289 | 0.6% |
Majority 7,789 · 52,605 votes cast.
The seat now
Edward Morello (LD) won the 2024 contest and still holds the seat.
See Edward’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore West Dorset →
Conservative and Unionist Party in 2024
Chris Loder was one of 634 Conservative and Unionist Party candidates at the 2024 General Election — 121 won their seats, 513 did not. See the Conservative and Unionist Party →