Bolsover, Parliamentary constituency in East Midlands, United Kingdom.
Bolsover is a parliamentary constituency in Derbyshire that includes the towns of Bolsover, Shirebrook, Clowne, and South Normanton, stretching across the former coalfields of the East Midlands. The constituency covers both rural areas and former industrial zones, linked by road networks and regional rail connections.
The constituency was formed in 1950 from parts of North East Derbyshire and Clay Cross, reflecting the region's political evolution. Dennis Skinner represented the area for nearly five decades until the electorate shifted in the late 2010s.
The electoral dynamics of Bolsover reflect the region's industrial heritage, transitioning from a coal mining community to a developing tourism and service sector.
Polling stations are distributed across the constituency area, allowing all residents to vote within reasonable distance of their homes. Most polling places are located in schools and community centers that become accessible to the public on election days.
Labour's vote share in Bolsover experienced a significant shift, moving from 77 percent in 1970 to 36 percent in 2019, before recovering to 40.5 percent in 2024.
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