Election for the constituency of Bishop Auckland on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Helen Goodman with a majority of 3,508 - 8.9% - on a turnout of 59.6%.

An electorate of 66,070, having a valid vote count of 39,389 and an invalid vote count of 68.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GOODMAN, Helen Lab 16,307 41.4% 2.4%
ADAMS, Christopher Con 12,799 32.5% 6.2%
BURRIS, Rhys UKIP 7,015 17.8% 15.1%
WHITE, Stephen LD 1,723 4.4% -18.0%
ROBINSON, Thom Green 1,545 3.9% -

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

Result declared at 03:46 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.