Deacon election, 2011
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The Deacon election of 2011 was held in June 2011 to elect representatives to the Deacon Senate. Voting took place in 40 constituencies, each electing one representative, using the instant-runoff voting system.
Overview
The election was the first for Deacon's Senate. The Conservatives held a slim majority of Parliamentary seats after the 2010 general election, and were expected to continue their success in the region.
Parties
- Conservative Party – led by James Cardley, the party with the most Parliamentary seats out of Deacon's constituencies.
- National Party – led by Joe Foxon, the incumbent President.
- Mercurian Labour Party – led by Mary Lipton.
Results
| Political party | Leader | Candidates | Votes | Elected | % of votes | % of seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | James Cardley | 40 | 145,844 | 22 | 52.1 | 55.0 | |
| National Party | Joe Foxon | 40 | 102,735 | 15 | 36.7 | 37.5 | |
| Mercurian Labour Party | Mary Lipton | 40 | 17,916 | 2 | 6.4 | 5.0 | |
| Independents | – | 4 | 13,437 | 1 | 4.8 | 2.5 | |
| Total | 124 | 279,931 | 40 | Turnout | 67.9% | ||
| Preceded by: None |
Elections in Deacon | Followed by: 2014 |
