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Election for the constituency of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock on 7 May 2015

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

SNP gain from Labour by Corri Wilson with a majority of 11,265 - 21.6% - on a turnout of 71.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WILSON, Corri SNP 25,492 48.8% 30.8%
OSBORNE, Sandra Lab 14,227 27.3% -19.9%
LYONS, Lee Con 10,355 19.8% -5.7%
ADAM-SMITH, Joseph UKIP 1,280 2.5% -
BRODIE, Richard LD 855 1.6% -7.7%

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 72,995, having a valid vote count of 52,209 and an invalid vote count of 59.

Result declared at 09:40 on 8 May 2015.