Lanark and Hamilton East — UK General Election Results
Lanark and Hamilton East was won by SNP at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 5,187 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Lanark and Hamilton East from 2005 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2005–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Jimmy Hood (Labour) | 20,072 | 46.0% | Fraser Grieve (Liberal Democrat) | 11,947 (27.4 pts) | 59.1% |
| 2010 | Jim Hood (Labour) | 23,258 | 50.0% | Clare Adamson (SNP) | 13,478 (28.9 pts) | 62.4% |
| 2015 | Angela Crawley (SNP) | 26,976 | 48.8% | Jim Hood (Labour) | 10,100 (18.3 pts) | 69.2% |
| 2017 | Angela Crawley (SNP) | 16,444 | 32.6% | Poppy Corbett (Conservative) | 266 (0.5 pts) | 65.4% |
| 2019 | Angela Crawley (SNP) | 22,243 | 41.9% | Shona Haslam (Conservative) | 5,187 (9.8 pts) | 68.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Hood | Labour | 20,072 | 46.0% | Yes |
| Fraser Grieve | Liberal Democrat | 8,125 | 18.6% | No |
| John Wilson | SNP | 7,746 | 17.8% | No |
| Robert Pettigrew | Conservative | 5,576 | 12.8% | No |
| Dennis Reilly | Scottish Socialist | 802 | 1.8% | No |
| Donald Mackay | UKIP | 437 | 1.0% | No |
| Duncan McFarlane | Independent | 416 | 1.0% | No |
| Robin Mawhinney | Christian Vote | 415 | 1.0% | No |
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hood | Labour | 23,258 | 50.0% | Yes |
| Clare Adamson | SNP | 9,780 | 21.0% | No |
| Colin McGavigan | Conservative | 6,981 | 15.0% | No |
| Douglas Herbison | Liberal Democrat | 5,249 | 11.3% | No |
| Duncan McFarlane | Independent | 670 | 1.4% | No |
| Robert Sale | UKIP | 616 | 1.3% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Crawley | SNP | 26,976 | 48.8% | Yes |
| Jim Hood | Labour | 16,876 | 30.5% | No |
| Alex Allison | Conservative | 8,772 | 15.9% | No |
| Donald MacKay | UKIP | 1,431 | 2.6% | No |
| Gregg Cullen | Liberal Democrat | 1,203 | 2.2% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Crawley | SNP | 16,444 | 32.6% | Yes |
| Poppy Corbett | Conservative | 16,178 | 32.1% | No |
| Andrew Hilland | Labour | 16,084 | 31.9% | No |
| Colin Robb | Liberal Democrat | 1,214 | 2.4% | No |
| Donald MacKay | UKIP | 550 | 1.1% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Crawley | SNP | 22,243 | 41.9% | Yes |
| Shona Haslam | Conservative | 17,056 | 32.1% | No |
| Andrew Hilland | Labour | 10,736 | 20.2% | No |
| Jane Pickard | Liberal Democrat | 3,037 | 5.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Lanark and Hamilton 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 Lanark and Hamilton East in the 2019 general election?
SNP won Lanark and Hamilton East in 2019 with 22,243 votes (41.9%), a majority of 5,187 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Lanark and Hamilton East since 2005?
Since 2005, Lanark and Hamilton East has been won by: Labour, SNP.
What was the closest result in Lanark and Hamilton East?
The closest result on record for Lanark and Hamilton East was 2017, when SNP beat Conservative by just 266 votes (0.5 percentage points).