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Election for the constituency of Lancaster and Fleetwood on 7 May 2015

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

Labour gain from Conservatives by Catherine Smith with a majority of 1,265 - 3.0% - on a turnout of 67.4%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SMITH, Catherine Lab 17,643 42.3% 7.0%
OLLERENSHAW, Eric Con 16,378 39.2% 3.2%
ATKINS, Matthew UKIP 4,060 9.7% 7.3%
COATES, Chris Green 2,093 5.0% 0.6%
LONG, Robin LD 1,390 3.3% -15.8%
ELLETSON, Harold Ind 174 0.4% -

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 61,922, having a valid vote count of 41,738 and an invalid vote count of 172.

Result declared at 08:09 on 8 May 2015.