Election for the constituency of Warrington South on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by David Mowat with a majority of 2,750 - 4.6% - on a turnout of 70.0%.

An electorate of 84,767, having a valid vote count of 59,353 and an invalid vote count of 199.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MOWAT, David Con 25,928 43.7% 7.9%
BENT, Nick Lab 23,178 39.1% 6.1%
LINGLEY, Malcolm UKIP 4,909 8.3% 5.3%
BARR, Bob LD 3,335 5.6% -21.9%
DAVIES, Stephanie Green 1,765 3.0% 2.2%
BENNETT, Kevin TUSC 238 0.4% -

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

Result declared at 07:27 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.