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Election for the constituency of Norwich South on 7 May 2015

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

Labour gain from Liberal Democrats by Clive Lewis with a majority of 7,654 - 15.8% - on a turnout of 64.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
LEWIS, Clive Lab 19,033 39.3% 10.6%
TOWNSEND, Lisa Con 11,379 23.5% 0.6%
GRAHAME, Lesley Green 6,749 13.9% -1.0%
WRIGHT, Simon LD 6,607 13.6% -15.7%
EMMENS, Steve UKIP 4,539 9.4% 7.0%
PEEL, David CW 96 0.2% -
CEKER, Cengiz Ind 60 0.1% -

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 74,875, having a valid vote count of 48,463 and an invalid vote count of 177.

Result declared at 05:17 on 8 May 2015.