Election Results

Election for the constituency of Manchester, Gorton on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Gerald Kaufman with a majority of 24,079 - 57.3% - on a turnout of 57.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
KAUFMAN, Gerald Lab 28,187 67.1% 17.0%
BANNISTER, Laura Green 4,108 9.8% 7.0%
AFZAL, Mohammed Con 4,063 9.7% -1.4%
ECKERSLEY, Phil UKIP 3,434 8.2% -
PAGE, Dave LD 1,782 4.2% -28.4%
HICKMAN, Simon TUSC 264 0.6% -0.3%
CHESHA, Cris Prte 181 0.4% -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 72,992, having a valid vote count of 42,019 and an invalid vote count of 275.

Result declared at 05:00 on 8 May 2015.