Election for the constituency of Central Ayrshire on 6 May 2010

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

Labour hold by Brian Donohoe with a majority of 12,007 - 27.3% - on a turnout of 64.2%.

An electorate of 68,352, having a valid vote count of 43,915 and an invalid vote count of 87.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DONOHOE, Brian Lab 20,950 47.7% 1.3%
GOLDEN, Maurice Con 8,943 20.4% -1.8%
MULLEN, John SNP 8,364 19.0% 7.5%
CHAMBERLAIN, Andrew LD 5,236 11.9% -4.1%
MCDAID, John SL 422 1.0% -

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

Result declared at 03:24 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.