Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East — UK General Election Results
Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East was won by SNP at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 12,976 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East from 2005 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2005–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rosemary McKenna (Labour) | 20,251 | 51.8% | Jamie Hepburn (SNP) | 11,562 (29.6 pts) | 60.4% |
| 2010 | Gregg McClymont (Labour) | 23,549 | 57.2% | Julie Hepburn (SNP) | 13,755 (33.4 pts) | 64.4% |
| 2015 | Stuart McDonald (SNP) | 29,572 | 59.9% | Gregg McClymont (Labour) | 14,752 (29.9 pts) | 73.8% |
| 2017 | Stuart McDonald (SNP) | 19,122 | 43.6% | Elisha Fisher (Labour) | 4,264 (9.7 pts) | 65.9% |
| 2019 | Stuart C. McDonald (SNP) | 24,158 | 52.9% | James McPhilemy (Labour) | 12,976 (28.4 pts) | 69.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary McKenna | Labour | 20,251 | 51.8% | Yes |
| Jamie Hepburn | SNP | 8,689 | 22.2% | No |
| Hugh O'Donnell | Liberal Democrat | 5,817 | 14.9% | No |
| James Boswell | Conservative | 2,718 | 7.0% | No |
| Willie O'Neill | Scottish Socialist | 1,141 | 2.9% | No |
| Patrick Elliott | Christian Vote | 472 | 1.2% | No |
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg McClymont | Labour | 23,549 | 57.2% | Yes |
| Julie Hepburn | SNP | 9,794 | 23.8% | No |
| Rod Ackland | Liberal Democrat | 3,924 | 9.5% | No |
| Stephanie Fraser | Conservative | 3,407 | 8.3% | No |
| William O'Neill | Scottish Socialist Party | 476 | 1.2% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart McDonald | SNP | 29,572 | 59.9% | Yes |
| Gregg McClymont | Labour | 14,820 | 30.0% | No |
| Malcom Mackay | Conservative | 3,891 | 7.9% | No |
| John Duncan | Liberal Democrat | 1,099 | 2.2% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart McDonald | SNP | 19,122 | 43.6% | Yes |
| Elisha Fisher | Labour | 14,858 | 33.9% | No |
| Stephen Johnston | Conservative | 8,010 | 18.3% | No |
| Rod Ackland | Liberal Democrat | 1,238 | 2.8% | No |
| Carl Pearson | UKIP | 605 | 1.4% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart C. McDonald | SNP | 24,158 | 52.9% | Yes |
| James McPhilemy | Labour | 11,182 | 24.5% | No |
| Roz McCall | Conservative | 7,380 | 16.2% | No |
| Susan Murray | Liberal Democrat | 2,966 | 6.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2005. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, SNP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East in the 2019 general election?
SNP won Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East in 2019 with 24,158 votes (52.9%), a majority of 12,976 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East since 2005?
Since 2005, Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East has been won by: Labour, SNP.
What was the closest result in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East?
The closest result on record for Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East was 2017, when SNP beat Labour by just 4,264 votes (9.7 percentage points).