Election for the constituency of Oldham East and Saddleworth on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Debbie Abrahams with a majority of 6,002 - 13.5% - on a turnout of 62.2%.

An electorate of 71,475, having a valid vote count of 44,483 and an invalid vote count of 178.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ABRAHAMS, Debbie Lab 17,529 39.4% 7.5%
HUSSAIN, Sajjad Con 11,527 25.9% -0.5%
KLONOWSKI, Peter UKIP 8,557 19.2% 15.4%
MARBROW, Richard LD 5,718 12.9% -18.8%
MEADOWCROFT, Miranda Green 1,152 2.6% -

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

Result declared at 05:37 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.