Election for the constituency of South West Norfolk on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative hold by Elizabeth Truss with a majority of 13,140 - 26.7% - on a turnout of 66.6%.

An electorate of 73,758, having a valid vote count of 49,150 and an invalid vote count of 64.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
TRUSS, Elizabeth Con 23,753 48.3% 3.4%
GORDON, Stephen LD 10,613 21.6% 2.4%
SMITH, Peter Lab 9,119 18.6% -11.4%
HIPSEY, Kay UKIP 3,061 6.2% 1.5%
PEARCE, Dennis BNP 1,774 3.6% -
ALLEN, Lori Green 830 1.7% -

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

Result declared at 06:47 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 West Norfolk 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.