Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2010 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2010 |
|---|---|
| Con | 50.4% |
| LD | 24.0% |
| Lab | 19.0% |
| UKIP | 3.3% |
| Green | 0.8% |
| Others | 2.5% |
Party results and changes 2005 - 2010
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Con | LD | Lab | UKIP | Green | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Change | +3 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 283 | 135 | 106 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 561 |
| % vote | 50.4% | 24.0% | 19.0% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Change | +6.7% | +2.9% | -12.6% | +0.9% | +0.2% | +1.8% | 0% |
| Candidates | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 74 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 41 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2010
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | LD | Lab | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 43.6% | 21.1% | 31.5% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 50.4% | 24.0% | 19.0% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2010
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | LD | Lab | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2010
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 24.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broxbourne | 41.2% |
| 2 | Hertsmere | 37.2% |
| 3 | Welwyn Hatfield | 35.6% |
| 4 | North East Hertfordshire | 30.1% |
| 5 | Hitchin and Harpenden | 27.9% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Most marginal seats by majority (%) | Average: 24.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford | 2.6% |
| 2 | St Albans | 4.4% |
| 3 | Stevenage | 8.0% |
| 4 | South West Hertfordshire | 26.3% |
| 5 | Hemel Hempstead | 27.1% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Highest winning vote share % | Average: 50.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broxbourne | 58.8% |
| 2 | Welwyn Hatfield | 57.0% |
| 3 | Hertsmere | 56.0% |
| 4 | Hitchin and Harpenden | 54.6% |
| 5 | South West Hertfordshire | 54.2% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 50.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford | 34.9% |
| 2 | St Albans | 40.8% |
| 3 | Stevenage | 41.4% |
| 4 | Hemel Hempstead | 50.0% |
| 5 | North East Hertfordshire | 53.5% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 69.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Albans | 75.4% |
| 2 | Hitchin and Harpenden | 74.1% |
| 3 | South West Hertfordshire | 72.5% |
| 4 | Hertford and Stortford | 70.6% |
| 5 | North East Hertfordshire | 69.8% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 69.1% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broxbourne | 64.0% |
| 2 | Hertsmere | 64.7% |
| 3 | Stevenage | 64.8% |
| 4 | Welwyn Hatfield | 68.0% |
| 5 | Hemel Hempstead | 68.0% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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