Independent candidate · stood 2010
Eamonn McCann.
Stood for Independent in Foyle 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 2,936 votes (7.8%).
The result in full · 2010 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durkan, Mark✓ elected | SDLP | 16,922 | 44.7% |
| Anderson, Martina | SF | 12,098 | 31.9% |
| Devenney, Maurice | DUP | 4,489 | 11.8% |
| McCann, Eamonn | Ind | 2,936 | 7.8% |
| Harding, David | — | 1,221 | 3.2% |
| McGrellis, Keith | APNI | 223 | 0.6% |
Majority 4,824 · 37,889 votes cast.
The seat now
Mark Durkan (SDLP) won the 2010 contest. Foyle is now represented by Colum Eastwood (SDLP).
See Colum’s full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Foyle →
Independent in 2010
Eamonn McCann was one of 339 Independent candidates at the 2010 General Election — 1 won their seats, 338 did not. See the Independent →