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Election for the constituency of South Ribble on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Seema Kennedy with a majority of 5,945 - 11.4% - on a turnout of 68.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
KENNEDY, Seema Con 24,313 46.4% 1.0%
BENNETT, Veronica Lab 18,368 35.1% 0.4%
GALLAGHER, David UKIP 7,377 14.1% 10.4%
MCGUIRE, Sue LD 2,312 4.4% -9.7%

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 76,489, having a valid vote count of 52,370 and an invalid vote count of 162.

Result declared at 06:02 on 8 May 2015.