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Election for the constituency of Morley and Outwood on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Labour Co-operative by Andrea Jenkyns with a majority of 422 - 0.9% - on a turnout of 63.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
JENKYNS, Andrea Con 18,776 38.9% 3.6%
BALLS, Ed Lab / Co-op 18,354 38.0% 0.4%
DEWS, David UKIP 7,951 16.5% 13.4%
TAYLOR, Rebecca LD 1,426 3.0% -13.8%
HEMINGWAY, Martin Green 1,264 2.6% -
CRAVEN, Arnie YF 479 1.0% -

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 75,820, having a valid vote count of 48,250 and an invalid vote count of 139.

Result declared at 08:18 on 8 May 2015.