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Election for the constituency of Dagenham and Rainham on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Jon Cruddas with a majority of 4,980 - 11.6% - on a turnout of 62.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CRUDDAS, Jon Lab 17,830 41.4% 1.1%
HARRIS, Peter UKIP 12,850 29.8% 26.3%
MARSON, Julie Con 10,492 24.4% -10.0%
SIMPSON, Kate Green 806 1.9% 1.2%
CAPSTICK, Denise LD 717 1.7% -6.9%
CULNANE, Tess BNP 151 0.4% -10.8%
LONDON, Terry Ind 133 0.3% -
GANDY, Kim ED 71 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 69,128, having a valid vote count of 43,050 and an invalid vote count of 83.

Result declared at 03:44 on 8 May 2015.