Election for the constituency of Swansea East on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Carolyn Harris with a majority of 12,028 - 35.8% - on a turnout of 58.0%.

An electorate of 58,011, having a valid vote count of 33,618 and an invalid vote count of 107.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HARRIS, Carolyn Lab 17,807 53.0% 1.5%
JOHNSON, Clifford UKIP 5,779 17.2% 14.6%
HUSSAIN, Altaf Con 5,142 15.3% 0.5%
JONES, Dic PC 3,498 10.4% 3.7%
JAMAL, Ann LD 1,392 4.1% -14.2%

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

Result declared at 03:26 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.