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Election for the constituency of Cheadle on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Mary Robinson with a majority of 6,453 - 12.2% - on a turnout of 72.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ROBINSON, Mary Con 22,889 43.1% 2.3%
HUNTER, Mark LD 16,436 31.0% -16.1%
MILLER, Martin Lab 8,673 16.3% 7.0%
HOPKINS, Shaun UKIP 4,423 8.3% 5.6%
TORBITT, Matthew Ind 390 0.7% -
CARSWELL, Drew AB 208 0.4% -
BASHFORD, Helen IFE 76 0.1% -

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 73,239, having a valid vote count of 53,095 and an invalid vote count of 169.

Result declared at 07:09 on 8 May 2015.