Results of the May 5, 2005 General Election in East Lothian
- Anne Picking, Labour (18983)
- Chris Butler, Liberal Democrats (11363)
- William Stevenson, Conservative (7315)
- Paul McLennan, Scottish National Party (5995)
- Michael Collie, Green Party (1132)
- Gary Galbraith, Scottish Socialist Party (504)
- Eric Robb, UK Independence Party (306)
- William Thompson, Operation Christian Vote (178)