Election for the constituency of Dartford on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative gain from Labour by Gareth Johnson with a majority of 10,628 - 21.2% - on a turnout of 65.7%.

An electorate of 76,271, having a valid vote count of 50,080 and an invalid vote count of 82.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
JOHNSON, Gareth Con 24,428 48.8% 7.6%
ADAMS, John Lab 13,800 27.6% -15.5%
WILLIS, James LD 7,361 14.7% 4.6%
ROGERS, Gary ED 2,178 4.3% -
PALMER, Richard UKIP 1,842 3.7% 0.7%
TINDAME, Stephane Ind 264 0.5% -
CROCKFORD, John FDP 207 0.4% -

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

Result declared at 03:23 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.

This constituency of Dartford was established by the 2010-2024 boundary set for England. This election was the first held under that boundary set. Any holds, gains and vote change percentages as a result of this election are based on notional results, which estimate the outcome of the previous election had it been contested on the new boundaries.