Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2015
Jim Murray.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Houghton and Sunderland South at the 2015 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 5th of 5 with 791 votes (2.1%).
The result in full · 2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson✓ elected | Lab | 21,218 | 55.1% |
| Richard Elvin | — | 8,280 | 21.5% |
| Stewart Hay | Con | 7,105 | 18.5% |
| Alan Robinson | Green | 1,095 | 2.8% |
| Jim Murray | LD | 791 | 2.1% |
Majority 12,938 · 38,489 votes cast.
The seat now
Houghton and Sunderland South is represented by Bridget Phillipson (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Houghton and Sunderland South →
Liberal Democrats in 2015
Jim Murray was one of 631 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2015 General Election — 8 won their seats, 623 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →