Election Results

Election for the constituency of York Outer on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Julian Sturdy with a majority of 13,129 - 24.4% - on a turnout of 68.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
STURDY, Julian Con 26,477 49.1% 6.1%
RICHES, Joe Lab 13,348 24.8% 7.7%
BLANCHARD, James LD 6,269 11.6% -24.4%
ABBOTT, Paul UKIP 5,251 9.7% 7.7%
SHAW, Ginnie Green 2,558 4.7% -

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 78,561, having a valid vote count of 53,903 and an invalid vote count of 154.

Result declared at 08:38 on 8 May 2015.