Election for the constituency of Moray on 6 May 2010

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

SNP hold by Angus Robertson with a majority of 5,590 - 13.6% - on a turnout of 62.2%.

An electorate of 65,925, having a valid vote count of 41,004 and an invalid vote count of 66.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ROBERTSON, Angus SNP 16,273 39.7% 3.1%
ROSS, Douglas Con 10,683 26.1% 4.1%
GREEN, Kieron Lab 7,007 17.1% -3.3%
PATERSON, James LD 5,956 14.5% -4.7%
GATT, Donald UKIP 1,085 2.6% -

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

Result declared at 02:56 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.