Election for the constituency of Ogmore on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Huw Irranca-Davies with a majority of 13,043 - 37.0% - on a turnout of 63.4%.

An electorate of 55,572, having a valid vote count of 35,250 and an invalid vote count of 72.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
IRRANCA-DAVIES, Huw Lab 18,663 52.9% -0.9%
MARCH, Jane Con 5,620 15.9% 0.4%
DAVIES, Glenda UKIP 5,420 15.4% 13.1%
THOMAS, Tim PC 3,556 10.1% 0.5%
FRANCIS, Gerald LD 1,072 3.0% -12.1%
BROPHY, Laurie Green 754 2.1% -
SAUNDERS, Emma TUSC 165 0.5% -

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

Result declared at 03:54 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.