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Election for the constituency of St Helens South and Whiston on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Marie Rimmer with a majority of 21,243 - 43.9% - on a turnout of 62.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
RIMMER, Marie Lab 28,950 59.8% 6.9%
KEEGAN, Gillian Con 7,707 15.9% -1.9%
BEIRNE, John UKIP 6,766 14.0% 11.3%
SPENCER, Brian LD 2,737 5.7% -16.6%
CHAN, James Green 2,237 4.6% -

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 77,720, having a valid vote count of 48,397 and an invalid vote count of 171.

Result declared at 03:50 on 8 May 2015.