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Election for the constituency of Blackpool South on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Gordon Marsden with a majority of 2,585 - 8.0% - on a turnout of 56.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MARSDEN, Gordon Lab 13,548 41.8% 0.7%
ANTHONY, Peter Con 10,963 33.8% -2.0%
WOOD, Peter UKIP 5,613 17.3% 13.5%
ROYLE, Duncan Green 841 2.6% -
GREENE, Bill LD 743 2.3% -12.2%
HIGGINS, Andy Ind 655 2.0% -
CHARD, Lawrence Ind 73 0.2% -

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 57,411, having a valid vote count of 32,436 and an invalid vote count of 192.

Result declared at 05:05 on 8 May 2015.