Election Results

Election for the constituency of Edinburgh South West on 7 May 2015

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

SNP gain from Labour by Joanna Cherry with a majority of 8,135 - 15.8% - on a turnout of 71.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CHERRY, Joanna SNP 22,168 43.0% 30.8%
HENDERSON, Ricky Lab 14,033 27.2% -15.6%
LINDHURST, Gordon Con 10,444 20.2% -4.0%
DOHERTY, Richard Green 1,965 3.8% 1.9%
FARTHING-SYKES, Dan LD 1,920 3.7% -14.3%
LUCAS, Richard UKIP 1,072 2.1% -

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 72,149, having a valid vote count of 51,602 and an invalid vote count of 74.

Result declared at 09:41 on 8 May 2015.