Election for the constituency of Rutland and Melton on 6 May 2010.
An election to the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Rutland and Melton, held as part of the general election on 6 May 2010.
Conservative hold by Alan Duncan with a majority of 14,000 - 25.4% - on a turnout of 71.5%.
Candidates
An electorate of 77,185, having a valid vote count of 55,220 and an invalid vote count of 110.
Result declared at 04:44 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 Rutland and Melton 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 calculated from notional results.