Peter Thornton

Peter Thornton has stood in 13 elections between 2003 and 2024, for Liberal Democrats, winning 10 times. Their best result was 669 votes (63.5%) in Whinfell, 2007.

Party: Liberal Democrats
Contests: 13
Times elected: 10
Years: 2003–2024

Peter Thornton: every recorded election result
Date	Election	Ward or constituency	Council / area	Party	Votes	Share	Position	Elected
4 July 2024	UK General Election 2024	Wolverhampton North East	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	1,002	3%	5th	No
5 May 2022	Local Elections 2022	Kendal Strickland and fell	Westmorland and Furness	Liberal Democrats	1,225	26.3%	2nd	Yes
3 May 2018	Local Elections 2018	Kendal Town	South Lakeland	Liberal Democrats	1,040	15.9%	2nd	Yes
8 June 2017	UK General Election 2017	Carlisle	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	1,256	2.9%	4th	No
4 May 2017	Local Elections 2017	Kendal Strickland and Fell	Cumbria	Liberal Democrats	1,170	54.9%	1st	Yes
10 March 2016	Local by-elections 10 Mar 2016	Kendal Strickland & Fell	South Lakeland	Liberal Democrats	1,067	59.9%	1st	Yes
7 May 2015	Local Elections 2015	Whinfell	South Lakeland	Liberal Democrats	592	47.6%	1st	Yes
5 May 2011	Local Elections 2011	Whinfell	South Lakeland	Liberal Democrats	512	63.1%	1st	Yes
6 May 2010	UK General Election 2010	Penrith and The Border	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	12,830	28.5%	2nd	No
4 June 2009	Local Elections 2009	Kirkby Stephen	Eden	Liberal Democrats	862	43.5%	1st	Yes
1 May 2008	Local Elections 2008	Whinfell	South Lakeland	Liberal Democrats	488	62.2%	1st	Yes
3 May 2007	Local Elections 2007	Whinfell	South Lakeland	Liberal Democrats	669	63.5%	1st	Yes
1 May 2003	Local Elections 2003	Whinfell	South Lakeland	Liberal Democrats	489	55.7%	1st	Yes