Election for the constituency of Copeland on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Jamie Reed with a majority of 2,564 - 6.5% - on a turnout of 63.8%.

An electorate of 62,087, having a valid vote count of 39,631 and an invalid vote count of 151.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
REED, Jamie Lab 16,750 42.3% -3.8%
HARALDSEN, Stephen Con 14,186 35.8% -1.3%
PYE, Michael UKIP 6,148 15.5% 13.2%
GALLAGHER, Danny LD 1,368 3.5% -6.7%
TODD, Allan Green 1,179 3.0% 2.1%

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

Result declared at 05:13 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.