Election for the constituency of East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow on 6 May 2010

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

Labour hold by Michael McCann with a majority of 14,503 - 28.5% - on a turnout of 66.6%.

An electorate of 76,534, having a valid vote count of 50,946 and an invalid vote count of 86.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MCCANN, Michael Lab 26,241 51.5% 2.8%
MCKENNA, John SNP 11,738 23.0% 5.1%
SIMPSON, Graham Con 6,613 13.0% 3.0%
LOUGHTON, John LD 5,052 9.9% -6.6%
ROBB, Kirsten Green 1,003 2.0% -1.3%
HOUSTON, John Ind 299 0.6% -

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

Result declared at 01:28 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.