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Election for the constituency of Blackpool North and Cleveleys on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Paul Maynard with a majority of 3,340 - 8.5% - on a turnout of 63.1%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MAYNARD, Paul Con 17,508 44.4% 2.7%
RUSHWORTH, Samuel Lab 14,168 36.0% -0.5%
NOBLE, Simon UKIP 5,823 14.8% 10.7%
CLOSE, Sue LD 948 2.4% -10.9%
WARNOCK, John Green 889 2.3% -
WALSH, James NorP 57 0.1% -

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 62,468, having a valid vote count of 39,393 and an invalid vote count of 207.

Result declared at 05:39 on 8 May 2015.