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The by-election followed the resignation of The Speaker, Michael Martin.
| William Bain | Labour | 12,231 | 59.39% |
| David Kerr | Scottish National Party | 4,120 | 20.00% |
| Ruth Davidson | Conservative | 1,075 | 5.22% |
| Charlie Baillie | British National Party | 1,013 | 4.92% |
| Tommy Sheridan | Solidarity | 794 | 3.86% |
| Eileen Baxendale | Liberal Democrat | 474 | 2.30% |
| David Doherty | Scottish Greens | 332 | 1.61% |
| John Smeaton | Independent Backed by the Jury Team | 258 | 1.25% |
| Kevin McVey | Scottish Socialist Party | 152 | 0.74% |
| Mikey Hughes | Independent | 54 | 0.26% |
| Louise McDaid | Socialist Labour Party | 47 | 0.23% |
| Mev Brown | Independent | 32 | 0.16% |
| Colin Campbell | The Individuals Labour and Tory (Tilt) | 13 | 0.06% |
Electorate: 62,507; Total vote: 20,595; Turnout: 32.95%;
Majority: 8,111 (39.38%);
Postal votes issued: 6,065; postal votes cast: 3,803 (62.70% of those issued, 18.47% of total vote)
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Last Modified: 13 Feb 10