Election for the constituency of Wrexham on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Ian Lucas with a majority of 1,831 - 5.6% - on a turnout of 64.2%.

An electorate of 50,992, having a valid vote count of 32,719 and an invalid vote count of 55.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
LUCAS, Ian Lab 12,181 37.2% 0.4%
ATKINSON, Andrew Con 10,350 31.6% 6.2%
PLEVIN-KELLY, Niall UKIP 5,072 15.5% 13.2%
HARPER, Carrie PC 2,501 7.6% 1.5%
WALSH, Rob LD 1,735 5.3% -20.5%
MUNNERLEY, David Green 669 2.0% -
EDWARDS, Brian Ind 211 0.6% -

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

Result declared at 01:26 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.