Election for the constituency of Washington and Sunderland West on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Sharon Hodgson with a majority of 13,157 - 35.3% - on a turnout of 54.6%.

An electorate of 68,190, having a valid vote count of 37,257 and an invalid vote count of 190.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HODGSON, Sharon Lab 20,478 55.0% 2.4%
CASEY, Aileen UKIP 7,321 19.7% 16.3%
DHILLON, Bob Con 7,033 18.9% -3.0%
MURPHY, Anthony Green 1,091 2.9% -
HANEY, Dominic LD 993 2.7% -14.4%
DUNCAN, Gary TUSC 341 0.9% -

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

Result declared at 23:29 on 7 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.