Gordon Birtwistle

Gordon Birtwistle has stood in 25 elections between 1991 and 2026, for Liberal Democrats, winning 9 times. Their best result was 1,254 votes (83%) in Coal Clough With Deerplay, 2006.

Party: Liberal Democrats
Contests: 25
Times elected: 9
Years: 1991–2026

Gordon Birtwistle: every recorded election result
Date	Election	Ward or constituency	Council / area	Party	Votes	Share	Position	Elected
7 May 2026	Local Elections 2026	Coal Clough With Deerplay	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	751	44.6%	1st	Yes
1 May 2025	Local Elections 2025	Burnley Rural	Lancashire	Liberal Democrats	823	19.6%	3rd	No
4 July 2024	UK General Election 2024	Burnley	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	9,178	23.1%	2nd	No
5 May 2022	Local Elections 2022	Coal Clough With Deerplay	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	840	60%	1st	Yes
6 May 2021	Local Elections 2021	Burnley Central West	Lancashire	Liberal Democrats	386	11.2%	5th	No
6 May 2021	Local Elections 2021	Burnley Central East	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	386	11.2%	5th	No
12 December 2019	UK General Election 2019	Burnley	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	3,501	9%	3rd	No
3 May 2018	Local Elections 2018	Coal Clough With Deerplay	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	654	50.3%	1st	Yes
8 June 2017	UK General Election 2017	Burnley	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	6,046	15%	3rd	No
4 May 2017	Local Elections 2017	Burnley North East	Lancashire	Liberal Democrats	1,243	35.2%	2nd	No
7 May 2015	UK General Election 2015	Burnley	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	11,707	29.5%	2nd	No
22 May 2014	Local Elections 2014	Coal Clough With Deerplay	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	923	68.7%	1st	Yes
6 May 2010	Local Elections 2010	Coal Clough With Deerplay	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	1,474	55.8%	1st	Yes
6 May 2010	UK General Election 2010	Burnley	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	14,932	35.7%	1st	Yes
4 May 2006	Local Elections 2006	Coal Clough With Deerplay	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	1,254	83%	1st	No
5 May 2005	UK General Election 05 May 2005	Burnley	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	9,221	23.7%	2nd	No
2 May 2002	Local Elections 2002	Coal Clough With Deerplay	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	1,335	24.3%	1st	Yes
7 June 2001	Local Elections 2001	Burnley Central West	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	2,049	32.7%	2nd	No
6 May 1999	Local Elections 1999	Coal Clough With Deerplay	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	980	72.3%	1st	Yes
1 May 1997	UK General Election 01 May 1997	Burnley	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	7,877	17.4%	3rd	No
4 May 1995	Local Elections 1995	Coal Clough With Deerplay	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	1,088	62.3%	1st	Yes
6 May 1993	Local Elections 1993	Burnley Rural	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	921	23.6%	3rd	No
6 May 1993	Local Elections 1993	Burnley Rural	Lancashire	Liberal Democrats	921	23.6%	3rd	No
9 April 1992	UK General Election 09 Apr 1992	Burnley	UK Parliamentary general election	Liberal Democrats	8,414	16.4%	3rd	No
2 May 1991	Local Elections 1991	Coal Clough With Deerplay	Burnley	Liberal Democrats	835	16.1%	1st	No