Election for the constituency of Argyll and Bute on 6 May 2010

An election to the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Argyll and Bute, held as part of the general election on 6 May 2010.

Liberal Democrats hold by Alan Reid with a majority of 3,431 - 7.6% - on a turnout of 67.3%.

An electorate of 67,165, having a valid vote count of 45,207 and an invalid vote count of 86.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
REID, Alan LD 14,292 31.6% -4.9%
MULVANEY, Gary Con 10,861 24.0% 0.5%
GRAHAM, David Lab 10,274 22.7% 0.3%
MCKENZIE, Michael SNP 8,563 18.9% 3.4%
MORRISON, Elaine Green 789 1.7% -
DOYLE, George Ind 272 0.6% -
BLACK, John SJP 156 0.3% -

The writ for this election was issued on 12 April 2010.

Result declared at 13:16 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.