Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2010
John Loughon.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow at the 2010 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 4th of 6 with 5,052 votes (9.9%).
The result in full · 2010 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCann, Michael✓ elected | Lab | 26,241 | 51.5% |
| McKenna, John | SNP | 11,738 | 23.0% |
| Simpson, Graham | Con | 6,613 | 13.0% |
| Loughon, John | LD | 5,052 | 9.9% |
| Robb, Kirsten | Green | 1,003 | 2.0% |
| Houston, John | Ind | 299 | 0.6% |
Majority 14,503 · 50,946 votes cast.
The seat now
Michael McCann (Lab) won the 2010 contest. East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow is now represented by Lisa Cameron (Con).
See Lisa’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow →
Liberal Democrats in 2010
John Loughon was one of 631 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2010 General Election — 57 won their seats, 574 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →