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Election for the constituency of Gedling on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Vernon Coaker with a majority of 2,986 - 6.2% - on a turnout of 68.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
COAKER, Vernon Lab 20,307 42.3% 1.2%
ABBOTT, Carolyn Con 17,321 36.1% -1.2%
WATERS, Lee UKIP 6,930 14.4% 11.4%
SWIFT, Robert LD 1,906 4.0% -11.3%
NORRIS, Jim Green 1,534 3.2% -

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 70,000, having a valid vote count of 47,998 and an invalid vote count of 145.

Result declared at 07:48 on 8 May 2015.