Election for the constituency of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock on 7 May 2015
An election to the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, held as part of the general election on 7 May 2015.
SNP gain from Labour by Corri Wilson with a majority of 11,265 - 21.6% - on a turnout of 71.5%.
An electorate of 72,995, having a valid vote count of 52,209 and an invalid vote count of 59.
Candidates
| Name | Party | Vote | Vote share | Vote change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSON, Corri | SNP | 25,492 | 48.8% | 30.8% |
| OSBORNE, Sandra | Lab | 14,227 | 27.3% | -19.9% |
| LYONS, Lee | Con | 10,355 | 19.8% | -5.7% |
| ADAM-SMITH, Joseph | UKIP | 1,280 | 2.5% | - |
| BRODIE, Richard | LD | 855 | 1.6% | -7.7% |
The writ for this election was issued on 30 March 2015.
Result declared at 09:40 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.