Election for the constituency of Morecambe and Lunesdale on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by David Morris with a majority of 4,590 - 10.6% - on a turnout of 64.6%.

An electorate of 66,985, having a valid vote count of 43,242 and an invalid vote count of 143.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MORRIS, David Con 19,691 45.5% 4.0%
LONE, Amina Lab 15,101 34.9% -4.6%
OGDEN, Steven UKIP 5,358 12.4% 8.1%
SEVERN, Matthew LD 1,612 3.7% -9.6%
CHANDLER, Phil Green 1,395 3.2% 1.8%
DAWSON, Michael Ind 85 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 08:28 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.