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Election for the constituency of Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey on 7 May 2015

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

SNP gain from Liberal Democrats by Drew Hendry with a majority of 10,809 - 18.8% - on a turnout of 74.2%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HENDRY, Drew SNP 28,838 50.1% 31.4%
ALEXANDER, Danny LD 18,029 31.3% -9.4%
ROBB, Mike Lab 4,311 7.5% -14.6%
MOUNTAIN, Edward Con 3,410 5.9% -7.4%
O’REILLY, Isla Green 1,367 2.4% 0.7%
DURANCE, Les UKIP 1,236 2.1% 0.9%
BOYD, Donald CHP 422 0.7% -

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 77,628, having a valid vote count of 57,613 and an invalid vote count of 54.

Result declared at 05:54 on 8 May 2015.