Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath — UK General Election Results
Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath was won by SNP at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 1,243 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath from 2005 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2005–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gordon Brown (Labour) | 24,278 | 58.1% | Alan Bath (SNP) | 18,216 (43.6 pts) | 58.4% |
| 2010 | Gordon Brown (Labour) | 29,559 | 64.5% | Douglas Chapman (SNP) | 23,009 (50.2 pts) | 62.4% |
| 2015 | Roger Mullin (SNP) | 27,628 | 52.2% | Kenny Selbie (Labour) | 9,974 (18.9 pts) | 69.7% |
| 2017 | Lesley Laird (Labour) | 17,016 | 36.8% | Roger Mullin (SNP) | 259 (0.6 pts) | 63.6% |
| 2019 | Neale Hanvey (SNP) | 16,568 | 35.2% | Lesley Laird (Labour) | 1,243 (2.6 pts) | 64.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Brown | Labour | 24,278 | 58.1% | Yes |
| Alan Bath | SNP | 6,062 | 14.5% | No |
| Alex Cole-Hamilton | Liberal Democrat | 5,450 | 13.0% | No |
| Stuart Randall | Conservative | 4,308 | 10.3% | No |
| Steve West | Scottish Socialist | 666 | 1.6% | No |
| Peter Adams | UKIP | 516 | 1.2% | No |
| James Parker | Scottish Senior Citizens | 425 | 1.0% | No |
| Elizabeth Kwantes | Independent | 47 | 0.1% | No |
| Pat Sargent | Independent | 44 | 0.1% | No |
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Brown | Labour | 29,559 | 64.5% | Yes |
| Douglas Chapman | SNP | 6,550 | 14.3% | No |
| John Mainland | Liberal Democrat | 4,269 | 9.3% | No |
| Lindsay Paterson | Conservative | 4,258 | 9.3% | No |
| Peter Adams | UKIP | 760 | 1.7% | No |
| Susan Archibald | Independent | 184 | 0.4% | No |
| Donald MacLaren of MacLaren | Independent | 165 | 0.4% | No |
| Derek Jackson | Land Party | 57 | 0.1% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Mullin | SNP | 27,628 | 52.2% | Yes |
| Kenny Selbie | Labour | 17,654 | 33.4% | No |
| Dave Dempsey | Conservative | 5,223 | 9.9% | No |
| Jack Neill | UKIP | 1,237 | 2.3% | No |
| Callum Leslie | Liberal Democrat | 1,150 | 2.2% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Laird | Labour | 17,016 | 36.8% | Yes |
| Roger Mullin | SNP | 16,757 | 36.3% | No |
| Dave Dempsey | Conservative | 10,762 | 23.3% | No |
| Malcolm Wood | Liberal Democrat | 1,118 | 2.4% | No |
| David Coburn | UKIP | 540 | 1.2% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neale Hanvey | SNP | 16,568 | 35.2% | Yes |
| Lesley Laird | Labour | 15,325 | 32.6% | No |
| Kathleen Leslie | Conservative | 9,449 | 20.1% | No |
| Gill Cole-Hamilton | Liberal Democrat | 2,903 | 6.2% | No |
| Scott Rutherford | Green | 1,628 | 3.5% | No |
| Mitch William | Brexit Party | 1,132 | 2.4% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath 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 Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath in the 2019 general election?
SNP won Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath in 2019 with 16,568 votes (35.2%), a majority of 1,243 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath since 2005?
Since 2005, Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath has been won by: Labour, SNP.
What was the closest result in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath?
The closest result on record for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath was 2017, when Labour beat SNP by just 259 votes (0.6 percentage points).