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Election for the constituency of Argyll and Bute on 7 May 2015

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

SNP gain from Liberal Democrats by Brendan O'Hara with a majority of 8,473 - 16.3% - on a turnout of 75.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
O'HARA, Brendan SNP 22,959 44.3% 25.3%
REID, Alan LD 14,486 27.9% -3.7%
REDMAN, Alastair Con 7,733 14.9% -9.1%
GALBRAITH, Mary Lab 5,394 10.4% -12.3%
SANTOS, Caroline UKIP 1,311 2.5% -

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 68,875, having a valid vote count of 51,883 and an invalid vote count of 59.

Result declared at 05:39 on 8 May 2015.