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Election for the constituency of Halifax on 8 June 2017

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

Labour hold by Holly Lynch with a majority of 5,376 - 11.1% - on a turnout of 67.8%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
LYNCH, Holly Lab 25,507 52.8% 12.8%
PEARSON, Chris Con 20,131 41.7% 2.7%
WEEDON, Mark UKIP 1,568 3.2% -9.6%
BAKER, James LD 1,070 2.2% -1.5%

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 71,224, having a valid vote count of 48,276 and an invalid vote count of 99.

Result declared at 04:33 on 9 June 2017.