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Election for the constituency of Bolton North East on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by David Crausby with a majority of 4,377 - 10.1% - on a turnout of 63.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CRAUSBY, David Lab 18,541 43.0% -3.0%
DALY, James Con 14,164 32.8% -3.7%
LAMB, Harry UKIP 8,117 18.8% 14.6%
ROCK, Stephen LD 1,236 2.9% -10.1%
DIGGLE, Laura Green 1,103 2.6% -

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 67,895, having a valid vote count of 43,161 and an invalid vote count of 150.

Result declared at 05:30 on 8 May 2015.