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 | 46.8% |
| Lab | 19.0% |
| LD | 27.8% |
| UKIP | 2.7% |
| Green | 1.0% |
| Others | 2.7% |
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 | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Change | +4 | -1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Votes (000s) | 187 | 76 | 111 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 400 |
| % vote | 46.8% | 19.0% | 27.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| Change | +9.5% | -8.5% | -2.6% | +0.8% | -0.4% | +1.1% | 0% |
| Candidates | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 48 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 23 |
Share of the vote by party 2005 - 2010
The percentage share of the party vote by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 37.3% | 27.6% | 30.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 46.8% | 19.0% | 27.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
Seats won by party 2005 - 2010
The number of seats won by parties by election year.
| Year | Con | Lab | LD | UKIP | Green | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Highest and lowest 2010
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 19.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond (Yorks) | 43.7% |
| 2 | Thirsk and Malton | 29.6% |
| 3 | Selby and Ainsty | 23.7% |
| 4 | Skipton and Ripon | 18.2% |
| 5 | Scarborough and Whitby | 16.5% |
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: 19.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrogate and Knaresborough | 2.0% |
| 2 | York Outer | 6.9% |
| 3 | York Central | 13.9% |
| 4 | Scarborough and Whitby | 16.5% |
| 5 | Skipton and Ripon | 18.2% |
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: 48.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond (Yorks) | 62.8% |
| 2 | Thirsk and Malton | 52.9% |
| 3 | Skipton and Ripon | 50.6% |
| 4 | Selby and Ainsty | 49.4% |
| 5 | Harrogate and Knaresborough | 45.7% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 48.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | York Central | 40.0% |
| 2 | Scarborough and Whitby | 42.8% |
| 3 | York Outer | 43.0% |
| 4 | Harrogate and Knaresborough | 45.7% |
| 5 | Selby and Ainsty | 49.4% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 65.6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrogate and Knaresborough | 71.1% |
| 2 | Selby and Ainsty | 71.1% |
| 3 | Skipton and Ripon | 70.7% |
| 4 | York Outer | 70.2% |
| 5 | Richmond (Yorks) | 66.3% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 65.6% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thirsk and Malton | 49.9% |
| 2 | York Central | 60.8% |
| 3 | Scarborough and Whitby | 65.3% |
| 4 | Richmond (Yorks) | 66.3% |
| 5 | York Outer | 70.2% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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