East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow — UK General Election Results
East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow was won by SNP at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 13,322 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow from 2005 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2005–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Adam Ingram (Labour) | 23,264 | 48.7% | Douglas Edwards (SNP) | 14,723 (30.8 pts) | 63.5% |
| 2010 | Michael McCann (Labour) | 26,241 | 51.5% | John McKenna (SNP) | 14,503 (28.5 pts) | 66.7% |
| 2015 | Lisa Cameron (SNP) | 33,678 | 55.6% | Michael McCann (Labour) | 16,527 (27.3 pts) | 72.8% |
| 2017 | Lisa Cameron (SNP) | 21,023 | 38.9% | Monique McAdams (Labour) | 3,866 (7.1 pts) | 67.4% |
| 2019 | Lisa Cameron (SNP) | 26,113 | 46.4% | Monique McAdams (Labour) | 13,322 (23.6 pts) | 69.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Ingram | Labour | 23,264 | 48.7% | Yes |
| Douglas Edwards | SNP | 8,541 | 17.9% | No |
| John Oswald | Liberal Democrat | 7,904 | 16.6% | No |
| Tony Lewis | Conservative | 4,776 | 10.0% | No |
| Kirsten Robb | Green | 1,575 | 3.3% | No |
| Rose Gentle | Independent | 1,513 | 3.2% | No |
| John Houston | Independent | 160 | 0.3% | No |
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McCann | Labour | 26,241 | 51.5% | Yes |
| John McKenna | SNP | 11,738 | 23.0% | No |
| Graham Simpson | Conservative | 6,613 | 13.0% | No |
| John Loughton | Liberal Democrat | 5,052 | 9.9% | No |
| Kirsten Robb | Green | 1,003 | 2.0% | No |
| John Houston | Independent | 299 | 0.6% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Cameron | SNP | 33,678 | 55.6% | Yes |
| Michael McCann | Labour | 17,151 | 28.3% | No |
| Graham Simpson | Conservative | 7,129 | 11.8% | No |
| Rob Sale | UKIP | 1,221 | 2.0% | No |
| Paul McGarry | Liberal Democrat | 1,042 | 1.7% | No |
| John Houston | Independent | 318 | 0.5% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Cameron | SNP | 21,023 | 38.9% | Yes |
| Monique McAdams | Labour | 17,157 | 31.7% | No |
| Mark McGeever | Conservative | 13,704 | 25.3% | No |
| Paul McGarry | Liberal Democrat | 1,590 | 2.9% | No |
| Janice MacKay | UKIP | 628 | 1.2% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Cameron | SNP | 26,113 | 46.4% | Yes |
| Monique McAdams | Labour | 12,791 | 22.7% | No |
| Gail Macgregor | Conservative | 11,961 | 21.2% | No |
| Ewan McRobert | Liberal Democrat | 3,760 | 6.7% | No |
| Erica Bradley-Young | Green | 1,153 | 2.0% | No |
| David Mackay | UKIP | 559 | 1.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow 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 East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow in the 2019 general election?
SNP won East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow in 2019 with 26,113 votes (46.4%), a majority of 13,322 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow since 2005?
Since 2005, East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow has been won by: Labour, SNP.
What was the closest result in East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow?
The closest result on record for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow was 2017, when SNP beat Labour by just 3,866 votes (7.1 percentage points).