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Election for the constituency of East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow on 7 May 2015

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

SNP gain from Labour by Lisa Cameron with a majority of 16,527 - 27.3% - on a turnout of 72.8%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CAMERON, Lisa SNP 33,678 55.6% 32.6%
MCCANN, Michael Lab 17,151 28.3% -23.2%
SIMPSON, Graham Con 7,129 11.8% -1.2%
SALE, Rob UKIP 1,221 2.0% -
MCGARRY, Paul LD 1,042 1.7% -8.2%
HOUSTON, John Ind 318 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 83,205, having a valid vote count of 60,539 and an invalid vote count of 64.

Result declared at 02:36 on 8 May 2015.