Election for the constituency of Bradford East on 7 May 2015

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

Labour gain from Liberal Democrats by Imran Hussain with a majority of 7,084 - 17.1% - on a turnout of 62.6%.

An electorate of 66,121, having a valid vote count of 41,406 and an invalid vote count of 207.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HUSSAIN, Imran Lab 19,312 46.6% 13.8%
WARD, David LD 12,228 29.5% -4.2%
AHMED, Iftikhar Con 4,682 11.3% -15.5%
RAJPUT, Owais UKIP 4,103 9.9% -
STEVENS, David Green 871 2.1% -
LEWTHWAITE, James BDP 210 0.5% -

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

Result declared at 05:43 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.