Election for the constituency of Huntingdon on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative hold by Jonathan Djanogly with a majority of 10,819 - 19.9% - on a turnout of 64.9%.

An electorate of 83,557, having a valid vote count of 54,266 and an invalid vote count of 134.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DJANOGLY, Jonathan Con 26,516 48.9% -1.9%
LAND, Martin LD 15,697 28.9% 2.3%
COX, Anthea Lab 5,982 11.0% -7.4%
CURTIS, Jennifer UKIP 3,258 6.0% 1.8%
SALT, Jonathan Ind 1,432 2.6% -
CLARE, John Green 652 1.2% -
JUG, Lord Toby MRLP 548 1.0% -
HOLLIMAN, Carrie APP 181 0.3% -

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

Result declared at 13:14 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 Huntingdon 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.