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Election for the constituency of Airdrie and Shotts on 7 May 2015

An election to the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Airdrie and Shotts, held as part of the general election on 7 May 2015.

SNP gain from Labour by Neil Gray with a majority of 8,779 - 19.8% - on a turnout of 66.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GRAY, Neil SNP 23,887 53.9% 30.4%
NASH, Pamela Lab 15,108 34.1% -24.0%
HOLFORD, Eric Con 3,389 7.7% -1.1%
WILLIAMS, Matt UKIP 1,088 2.5% -
LOVE, John LD 678 1.5% -6.6%
BEAUMONT, Deryck Ind 136 0.3% -

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.

An electorate of 66,792, having a valid vote count of 44,286 and an invalid vote count of 45.

Result declared at 03:07 on 8 May 2015.