2010 UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Carmichael | Liberal | 11,989 | Elected |
| Mark Cooper | Labour | 2,061 | Not elected |
| John Mowat | Scottish National Party | 2,042 | Not elected |
| Frank Nairn | Conservative | 2,032 | Not elected |
| Robert Smith | UKIP | 1,222 | Not elected |