Election for the constituency of Walsall North on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by David Winnick with a majority of 1,937 - 5.3% - on a turnout of 55.0%.

An electorate of 67,080, having a valid vote count of 36,883 and an invalid vote count of 137.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WINNICK, David Lab 14,392 39.0% 2.0%
HANSEN-LUKE, Douglas Con 12,455 33.8% -0.5%
HAZELL, Liz UKIP 8,122 22.0% 17.2%
JONES, Nigel LD 840 2.3% -10.9%
SMITH, Pete TUSC 545 1.5% -
HARRISON, Mike Green 529 1.4% -

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

Result declared at 04:35 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.