Election for the constituency of St Albans on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative hold by Anne Main with a majority of 2,305 - 4.4% - on a turnout of 75.4%.

An electorate of 70,058, having a valid vote count of 52,835 and an invalid vote count of 155.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MAIN, Anne Con 21,533 40.8% 3.5%
WALKINGTON, Sandy LD 19,228 36.4% 11.0%
MILLS, Roma Lab 9,288 17.6% -16.7%
STOCKER, John UKIP 2,028 3.8% 2.3%
EASTON, Jack Green 758 1.4% -

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

Result declared at 04:11 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 St Albans 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.