Independent candidate · stood 2015
John Houston.
Stood for Independent in East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow at the 2015 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 6th of 6 with 318 votes (0.5%).
The result in full · 2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Cameron✓ elected | SNP | 33,678 | 55.6% |
| Michael McCann | Lab | 17,151 | 28.3% |
| Graham Simpson | Con | 7,129 | 11.8% |
| Rob Sale | — | 1,221 | 2.0% |
| Paul McGarry | LD | 1,042 | 1.7% |
| John Houston | Ind | 318 | 0.5% |
Majority 16,527 · 60,539 votes cast.
The seat now
East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow is represented by Lisa Cameron (SNP), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow →
Independent in 2015
John Houston was one of 173 Independent candidates at the 2015 General Election — 1 won their seats, 172 did not. See the Independent →