2010 general election · South West
St Austell and Newquay: 2010 general election result
Stephen Gilbert (Liberal Democrats) won St Austell and Newquay at the 2010 general election with a majority of 1,312. Full result for every candidate, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Stephen GilbertLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 1,3122.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.7%47,238 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,284
- Result
- LD hold
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gilbert Elected | Liberal Democrats | 20,189 | 42.7% | |
| Caroline Righton | Conservative | 18,877 | 40.0% | |
| Lee Jameson | Labour | 3,386 | 7.2% | |
| Dick Cole | Mebyon Kernow - The Party for Cornwall | 2,007 | 4.3% | |
| Clive Medway | UK Independence Party | 1,757 | 3.7% | |
| James Fitton | British National Party | 1,022 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 47,238 | |||
| Majority | 1,312 | 2.8% | ||
Declared 7 May 2010, 06:14.
Questions and answers
Who won St Austell and Newquay at the 2010 general election?
Stephen Gilbert (Liberal Democrats) won with 20,189 votes (42.7%). Result: LD hold.
What was the majority in St Austell and Newquay in 2010?
1,312 votes (2.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative candidate, Caroline Righton.
What was the turnout in St Austell and Newquay in 2010?
62.7% of the 75,284 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,238 votes).
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