Election for the constituency of York Outer on 6 May 2010

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Julian Sturdy with a majority of 3,688 - 6.9% - on a turnout of 70.2%.

An electorate of 75,939, having a valid vote count of 53,300 and an invalid vote count of 75.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
STURDY, Julian Con 22,912 43.0% 6.7%
KIRK, Madeleine LD 19,224 36.1% -0.7%
ALEXANDER, James Lab 9,108 17.1% -9.9%
MORRIS, Judith UKIP 1,100 2.1% -
SMURTHWAITE, Cathy BNP 956 1.8% -

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

Result declared at 04:28 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 York Outer 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.