Election for the constituency of Hertsmere on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative hold by James Clappison with a majority of 17,605 - 37.2% - on a turnout of 64.7%.

An electorate of 73,057, having a valid vote count of 47,270 and an invalid vote count of 140.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CLAPPISON, James Con 26,476 56.0% 2.8%
RUSSELL, Sam Lab 8,871 18.8% -8.4%
ROWLANDS, Anthony LD 8,210 17.4% -1.0%
RUTTER, David UKIP 1,712 3.6% -
SEABROOK, Daniel BNP 1,397 3.0% -
KRISHNA-DAS, Arjuna Green 604 1.3% -

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

Result declared at 02:31 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 Hertsmere 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.