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Election for the constituency of Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross on 7 May 2015

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

SNP gain from Liberal Democrats by Paul Monaghan with a majority of 3,844 - 11.2% - on a turnout of 71.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MONAGHAN, Paul SNP 15,831 46.3% 27.1%
THURSO, John LD 11,987 35.1% -6.3%
ERSKINE, John Lab 3,061 9.0% -15.7%
GRAHAM, Alastair Con 2,326 6.8% -6.2%
MURRAY, Ann UKIP 981 2.9% -

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 47,558, having a valid vote count of 34,186 and an invalid vote count of 45.

Result declared at 04:44 on 8 May 2015.