Election for the constituency of Glenrothes on 6 May 2010

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

Labour hold by Lindsay Roy with a majority of 16,448 - 40.6% - on a turnout of 59.8%.

An electorate of 67,765, having a valid vote count of 40,501 and an invalid vote count of 67.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ROY, Lindsay Lab 25,247 62.3% 10.4%
ALEXANDER, David SNP 8,799 21.7% -1.6%
WILLS, Harry LD 3,108 7.7% -5.0%
LOW, Shiela Con 2,922 7.2% 0.1%
SEUNARINE, Kris UKIP 425 1.0% -0.1%

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

Result declared at 01:43 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.