Election for the constituency of North Wiltshire on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative hold by James Gray with a majority of 7,483 - 15.4% - on a turnout of 73.4%.

An electorate of 66,315, having a valid vote count of 48,699 and an invalid vote count of 75.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GRAY, James Con 25,114 51.6% 1.9%
EVEMY, Michael LD 17,631 36.2% 1.8%
HUGHES, Jason Lab 3,239 6.7% -5.3%
BENNETT, Charles UKIP 1,908 3.9% 1.2%
CHAMBERLAIN, Philip Green 599 1.2% -
ALLNATT, Philip Ind 208 0.4% -

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

Result declared at 04:11 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 North Wiltshire 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.