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%.

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

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% -

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

Result declared at 05:30 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.