Election for the constituency of Paisley and Renfrewshire North on 6 May 2010

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

Labour hold by Jim Sheridan with a majority of 15,280 - 35.0% - on a turnout of 68.6%.

An electorate of 63,704, having a valid vote count of 43,707 and an invalid vote count of 74.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SHERIDAN, Jim Lab 23,613 54.0% 8.3%
MACLAREN, Margaret SNP 8,333 19.1% 0.2%
CAMPBELL, Alistair Con 6,381 14.6% 1.0%
DOBSON, Ruaraidh LD 4,597 10.5% -7.7%
PEARSON, Gary Ind 550 1.3% -
ROLLO, Chris SSP 233 0.5% -1.0%

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

Result declared at 02:25 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.