By-elections · Thursday 15 November 2012
Manchester Central by-election 2012
Lucy Powell (Labour) won the Manchester Central by-election on 15 November 2012 with a majority of 9,936. Full result, turnout and swing.
- Majority
- 9,93659.7%
- Turnout
- 18.2%44.3% at the previous election
- Electorate
- 91,692
- Swing
- 16.8 ptsLD to Lab
- Result
- Lab hold
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Powell Elected | Labour Labour and Co-operative Party | 11,507 | 69.1% | +16.4 | |
| Marc Ramsbottom | Liberal Democrats | 1,571 | 9.4% | −17.2 | |
| Matthew Sephton | Conservative | 754 | 4.5% | −7.3 | |
| Christopher Cassidy | UK Independence Party | 749 | 4.5% | +3.0 | |
| Tom Dylan | Green | 652 | 3.9% | +1.6 | |
| Eddy O'Sullivan | British National Party | 492 | 3.0% | −1.1 | |
| Loz Kaye | Pirate Party UK | 308 | 1.9% | +1.9 | |
| Alex Davidson | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 220 | 1.3% | +1.3 | |
| Catherine Higgins | Respect Party | 182 | 1.1% | +1.1 | |
| Howling 'Laud' Hope | Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 78 | 0.5% | +0.5 | |
| Lee Holmes | People's Democratic Party | 71 | 0.4% | +0.4 | |
| Peter Clifford | Communist League Election Campaign | 64 | 0.4% | +0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 16,648 | ||||
| Majority | 9,936 | 59.7% | |||
Change compared with the 2010 general election in Manchester Central.
Writ issued 23 October 2012. 55th Parliament.
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Questions and answers
Who won the Manchester Central by-election?
Lucy Powell (Labour) won on 15 November 2012 with 11,507 votes (69.1%), a majority of 9,936.
What was the turnout at the Manchester Central by-election?
18.2% of registered electors cast a valid vote.
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