Election for the constituency of Vale Of Glamorgan on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative gain from Labour by Alun Cairns with a majority of 4,307 - 8.8% - on a turnout of 69.3%.

An electorate of 70,211, having a valid vote count of 48,667 and an invalid vote count of 90.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CAIRNS, Alun Con 20,341 41.8% 4.4%
DAVIES, Alana Lab 16,034 32.9% -7.8%
PARROTT, Eluned LD 7,403 15.2% 2.0%
JOHNSON, Ian PC 2,667 5.5% 0.3%
MAHONEY, Kevin UKIP 1,529 3.1% 1.4%
THOMAS, Rhodri Green 457 0.9% -
HARROLD, John CHP 236 0.5% -

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

Result declared at 02:21 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 Vale Of Glamorgan was established by the 2010-2024 boundary set for Wales. 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.