2010 general election · North West
Westmorland and Lonsdale: 2010 general election result
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats) won Westmorland and Lonsdale at the 2010 general election with a majority of 12,264. Full result for every candidate, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Tim FarronLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 12,26423.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%51,487 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,988
- Result
- LD hold
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Farron Elected sitting MP | Liberal Democrats | 30,896 | 60.0% | |
| Gareth McKeever | Conservative | 18,632 | 36.2% | |
| Jonathan Todd | Labour | 1,158 | 2.3% | |
| John Mander | UK Independence Party | 801 | 1.6% | |
| Valid votes | 51,487 | |||
| Majority | 12,264 | 23.8% | ||
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2005 election.
Declared 7 May 2010, 14:18.
Questions and answers
Who won Westmorland and Lonsdale at the 2010 general election?
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats) won with 30,896 votes (60.0%). Result: LD hold.
What was the majority in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 2010?
12,264 votes (23.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative candidate, Gareth McKeever.
What was the turnout in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 2010?
76.9% of the 66,988 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,487 votes).
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