Who won the Gillingham and Rainham constituency election in 2010?

Conservative held Gillingham and Rainham constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 8,680 votes (18.6%). Turnout was 66.1%.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Gillingham and Rainham in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Gillingham and Rainham — 2010 General Election Result

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CON HOLD: Gillingham and Rainham — 2010 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Gillingham and Rainham constituency on 6 May 2010. The Conservative majority was 8,680 votes (18.6%). Turnout was 66.1%.

Previous Results — Gillingham and Rainham Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	CON	15,119	62.5%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	CON	9,430	67.0%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	CON	10,530	66.3%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Gillingham and Rainham Constituency

Who won the Gillingham and Rainham constituency election in 2010?: Conservative held Gillingham and Rainham constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 8,680 votes (18.6%). Turnout was 66.1%.
What does swing mean in UK elections?: Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Gillingham and Rainham in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.