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%.

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

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% -

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

Result declared at 08:38 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.