Election for the constituency of Wokingham on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative hold by John Redwood with a majority of 13,492 - 24.7% - on a turnout of 71.4%.

An electorate of 76,386, having a valid vote count of 54,528 and an invalid vote count of 92.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
REDWOOD, John Con 28,754 52.7% 4.6%
BRAY, Prue LD 15,262 28.0% -4.7%
DAVIDSON, George Lab 5,516 10.1% -4.9%
ASHWELL, Mark Ind 2,340 4.3% -
ZEBEDEE, Ann UKIP 1,664 3.1% 0.9%
BISSET, Marjory Green 567 1.0% -
OWEN, Top Cat MRLP 329 0.6% -
SMITH, Robin Ind 96 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 05:15 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 Wokingham 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.