Election for the constituency of South East Cornwall on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Sheryll Murray with a majority of 3,220 - 6.5% - on a turnout of 69.5%.

An electorate of 71,373, having a valid vote count of 49,617 and an invalid vote count of 72.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MURRAY, Sheryll Con 22,390 45.1% 10.1%
GILLARD, Karen LD 19,170 38.6% -8.1%
SPARLING, Michael Lab 3,507 7.1% -3.4%
MCWILLIAM, Stephanie UKIP 3,083 6.2% 1.1%
CREAGH-OSBORNE, Roger Green 826 1.7% -
HOLMES, Roger MK 641 1.3% -

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

Result declared at 04:51 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 South East Cornwall 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.