Election for the constituency of Carlisle on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by John Stevenson with a majority of 2,774 - 6.5% - on a turnout of 64.7%.

An electorate of 65,827, having a valid vote count of 42,587 and an invalid vote count of 93.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
STEVENSON, John Con 18,873 44.3% 5.0%
SHERRIFF, Lee Lab 16,099 37.8% 0.5%
MILLS, Fiona UKIP 5,277 12.4% 10.1%
DAVISON, Helen Green 1,125 2.6% 1.2%
BIRCHALL, Loraine LD 1,087 2.6% -13.0%
OKAM, Alfred Ind 126 0.3% -

The writ for this election was issued on 30 March 2015.

Result declared at 03:46 on 8 May 2015. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.

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.