Election for the constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative hold by Stephen Phillips with a majority of 19,905 - 33.4% - on a turnout of 70.2%.

An electorate of 84,806, having a valid vote count of 59,530 and an invalid vote count of 79.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PHILLIPS, Stephen Con 30,719 51.6% 1.0%
HARDING-PRICE, David LD 10,814 18.2% 0.1%
NORMINGTON, James Lab 10,051 16.9% -9.5%
OVERTON, Marianne LNIN 3,806 6.4% -
DOUGHTY, Roger UKIP 2,163 3.6% -1.3%
CLAYTON, Mike BNP 1,977 3.3% -

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

Result declared at 04:13 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 Sleaford and North Hykeham 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.