Inverclyde — UK General Election Results
Inverclyde was won by SNP at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 7,512 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Inverclyde from 2005 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2005–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | David Cairns (Labour) | 18,318 | 50.7% | Stuart McMillan (SNP) | 11,259 (31.2 pts) | 60.9% |
| 2010 | David Cairns (Labour) | 20,993 | 56.0% | Iness Nelson (SNP) | 14,416 (38.4 pts) | 63.5% |
| 2015 | Ronnie Cowan (SNP) | 24,585 | 55.1% | Iain McKenzie (Labour) | 11,063 (24.8 pts) | 75.2% |
| 2017 | Ronnie Cowan (SNP) | 15,050 | 38.5% | Martin McCluskey (Labour) | 384 (1.0 pts) | 66.5% |
| 2019 | Ronnie Cowan (SNP) | 19,295 | 48.4% | Martin McCluskey (Labour) | 7,512 (18.8 pts) | 66.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Cairns | Labour | 18,318 | 50.7% | Yes |
| Stuart McMillan | SNP | 7,059 | 19.6% | No |
| Douglas Herbison | Liberal Democrat | 6,123 | 17.0% | No |
| Gordon Fraser | Conservative | 3,692 | 10.2% | No |
| Davy Landels | Scottish Socialist | 906 | 2.5% | No |
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Cairns | Labour | 20,993 | 56.0% | Yes |
| Iness Nelson | SNP | 6,577 | 17.5% | No |
| Simon Hutton | Liberal Democrat | 5,007 | 13.3% | No |
| David Wilson | Conservative | 4,502 | 12.0% | No |
| Peter Campbell | UKIP | 433 | 1.2% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Cowan | SNP | 24,585 | 55.1% | Yes |
| Iain McKenzie | Labour | 13,522 | 30.3% | No |
| George Jabbour | Conservative | 4,446 | 10.0% | No |
| John Watson | Liberal Democrat | 1,106 | 2.5% | No |
| Michael Burrows | UKIP | 715 | 1.6% | No |
| Craig Hamilton | Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol | 233 | 0.5% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Cowan | SNP | 15,050 | 38.5% | Yes |
| Martin McCluskey | Labour | 14,666 | 37.5% | No |
| David Wilson | Conservative | 8,399 | 21.5% | No |
| David Stevens | Liberal Democrat | 978 | 2.5% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Cowan | SNP | 19,295 | 48.4% | Yes |
| Martin McCluskey | Labour | 11,783 | 29.5% | No |
| Haroun Malik | Conservative | 6,265 | 15.7% | No |
| Jacci Stoyle | Liberal Democrat | 2,560 | 6.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Inverclyde 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 Inverclyde in the 2019 general election?
SNP won Inverclyde in 2019 with 19,295 votes (48.4%), a majority of 7,512 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Inverclyde since 2005?
Since 2005, Inverclyde has been won by: Labour, SNP.
What was the closest result in Inverclyde?
The closest result on record for Inverclyde was 2017, when SNP beat Labour by just 384 votes (1.0 percentage points).