Election for the constituency of Pendle on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Andrew Stephenson with a majority of 5,453 - 12.3% - on a turnout of 68.8%.

An electorate of 64,573, having a valid vote count of 44,448 and an invalid vote count of 198.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
STEPHENSON, Andrew Con 20,978 47.2% 8.3%
ALI, Azhar Lab 15,525 34.9% 4.0%
WADDINGTON, Mick UKIP 5,415 12.2% 8.9%
ROACH, Graham LD 1,487 3.3% -16.8%
FISK, Laura Green 1,043 2.3% -

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

Result declared at 04:54 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.