Who won the Newark constituency election in 2010?

Conservative held Newark constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 16,152 votes (31.5%). Turnout was 71.4%.

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 Newark in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Newark — 2010 General Election Result

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CON HOLD: Newark — 2010 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Newark constituency on 6 May 2010. The Conservative majority was 16,152 votes (31.5%). Turnout was 71.4%.

Previous Results — Newark Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	CON	21,816	72.2%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	CON	18,149	72.9%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	CON	18,474	70.9%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Newark Constituency

Who won the Newark constituency election in 2010?: Conservative held Newark constituency at the 6 May 2010 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 16,152 votes (31.5%). Turnout was 71.4%.
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 Newark in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.