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Election for the constituency of Blackburn on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Blackburn, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Labour hold by Kate Hollern with a majority of 20,368 - 42.9% - on a turnout of 67.2%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HOLLERN, Kate Lab 33,148 69.8% 13.5%
EASTWOOD, Bob Con 12,780 26.9% -0.4%
MILLER, Duncan Ind 878 1.8% -
AHMED, Irfan LD 709 1.5% -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 70,664, having a valid vote count of 47,515 and an invalid vote count of 187.

Result declared at 02:20 on 9 June 2017.