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Election for the constituency of Blackburn on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Kate Hollern with a majority of 12,760 - 29.0% - on a turnout of 60.1%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HOLLERN, Kate Lab 24,762 56.3% 8.5%
EASTWOOD, Bob Con 12,002 27.3% 1.1%
TAYLOR, Dayle UKIP 6,280 14.3% 12.2%
LISHMAN, Gordon LD 955 2.2% -13.0%

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 73,260, having a valid vote count of 43,999 and an invalid vote count of 325.

Result declared at 03:14 on 8 May 2015.