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Election for the constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Chris Davies with a majority of 5,102 - 12.7% - on a turnout of 73.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DAVIES, Chris Con 16,453 41.1% 4.5%
WILLIAMS, Roger LD 11,351 28.3% -17.8%
DORRANCE, Matthew Lab 5,904 14.7% 4.2%
THOMAS, Darran UKIP 3,338 8.3% 6.1%
GREAVES, Freddy PC 1,767 4.4% 1.9%
CARMICHAEL, Chris Green 1,261 3.1% 2.3%

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 54,441, having a valid vote count of 40,074 and an invalid vote count of 71.

Result declared at 02:53 on 8 May 2015.