Election for the constituency of Barnsley Central on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Dan Jarvis with a majority of 12,435 - 34.0% - on a turnout of 56.7%.

An electorate of 64,534, having a valid vote count of 36,560 and an invalid vote count of 110.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
JARVIS, Dan Lab 20,376 55.7% 8.5%
HUNTER, Lee UKIP 7,941 21.7% 17.1%
CARTER, Kay Con 5,485 15.0% -2.3%
SHORT, Michael Green 938 2.6% -
RIDGWAY, David LD 770 2.1% -15.2%
GIBSON, Dave TUSC 573 1.6% -
SUTTON, Ian ED 477 1.3% -

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

Result declared at 03:34 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.