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Election for the constituency of Bishop Auckland on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Helen Goodman with a majority of 3,508 - 8.9% - on a turnout of 59.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GOODMAN, Helen Lab 16,307 41.4% 2.4%
ADAMS, Christopher Con 12,799 32.5% 6.2%
BURRIS, Rhys UKIP 7,015 17.8% 15.1%
WHITE, Stephen LD 1,723 4.4% -18.0%
ROBINSON, Thom Green 1,545 3.9% -

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 66,070, having a valid vote count of 39,389 and an invalid vote count of 68.

Result declared at 03:46 on 8 May 2015.