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Election for the constituency of Bradford East on 7 May 2015

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

Labour gain from Liberal Democrats by Imran Hussain with a majority of 7,084 - 17.1% - on a turnout of 62.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HUSSAIN, Imran Lab 19,312 46.6% 13.8%
WARD, David LD 12,228 29.5% -4.2%
AHMED, Iftikhar Con 4,682 11.3% -15.5%
RAJPUT, Owais UKIP 4,103 9.9% -
STEVENS, David Green 871 2.1% -
LEWTHWAITE, James BDP 210 0.5% -

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 66,121, having a valid vote count of 41,406 and an invalid vote count of 207.

Result declared at 05:43 on 8 May 2015.