Election for the constituency of Sevenoaks on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative hold by Michael Fallon with a majority of 17,515 - 35.4% - on a turnout of 71.0%.

An electorate of 69,591, having a valid vote count of 49,408 and an invalid vote count of 85.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FALLON, Michael Con 28,076 56.8% 5.5%
BULLION, Alan LD 10,561 21.4% -0.8%
SIDDORN, Gareth Lab 6,541 13.2% -8.0%
HEATH, Christopher UKIP 1,782 3.6% 0.6%
GOLDING, Paul BNP 1,384 2.8% -
UNCLES, Louise ED 806 1.6% -
ELLIS, Mark Ind 258 0.5% -

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

Result declared at 01:49 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 Sevenoaks 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.