Election for the constituency of Airdrie and Shotts on 6 May 2010
An election to the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Airdrie and Shotts, held as part of the general election on 6 May 2010.
Labour hold by Pamela Nash with a majority of 12,408 - 34.6% - on a turnout of 57.5%.
An electorate of 62,364, having a valid vote count of 35,849 and an invalid vote count of 56.
Candidates
| Name | Party | Vote | Vote share | Vote change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASH, Pamela | Lab | 20,849 | 58.2% | -0.9% |
| COYLE, Sophia | SNP | 8,441 | 23.5% | 7.0% |
| WHITFIELD, Ruth | Con | 3,133 | 8.7% | -1.1% |
| LOVE, John | LD | 2,898 | 8.1% | -3.4% |
| MCGEECHAN, John | Ind | 528 | 1.5% | - |
The writ for this election was issued on 12 April 2010.
Result declared at 02:14 on 7 May 2010. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.
Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.