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Election for the constituency of West Dunbartonshire on 7 May 2015

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

SNP gain from Labour Co-operative by Martin Docherty with a majority of 14,171 - 27.7% - on a turnout of 73.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DOCHERTY, Martin SNP 30,198 59.0% 38.9%
DOYLE, Gemma Lab / Co-op 16,027 31.3% -30.0%
CORRY, Maurice Con 3,597 7.0% -0.6%
MORTON, Aileen LD 816 1.6% -6.5%
MUIR, Claire Ind 503 1.0% -

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 69,208, having a valid vote count of 51,141 and an invalid vote count of 61.

Result declared at 02:23 on 8 May 2015.