Election for the constituency of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine on 6 May 2010

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

Liberal Democrats hold by Robert Smith with a majority of 3,684 - 8.2% - on a turnout of 68.4%.

An electorate of 66,110, having a valid vote count of 45,195 and an invalid vote count of 61.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SMITH, Robert LD 17,362 38.4% -7.9%
JOHNSTONE, Alex Con 13,678 30.3% 1.9%
ROBERTSON, Dennis SNP 7,086 15.7% 4.4%
WILLIAMS, Greg Lab 6,159 13.6% 0.5%
RAIKES, Gary BNP 513 1.1% -
ATKINSON, Anthony UKIP 397 0.9% -

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

Result declared at 04:08 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.