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Election for the constituency of Richmond (Yorks) on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Rishi Sunak with a majority of 19,550 - 36.2% - on a turnout of 68.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SUNAK, Rishi Con 27,744 51.4% -11.4%
COOKE, Matthew UKIP 8,194 15.2% -
HILL, Mike Lab 7,124 13.2% -2.1%
HARRIS, John LD 3,465 6.4% -12.7%
BLACKIE, John Ind 3,348 6.2% -
ROWE, Leslie Green 2,313 4.3% 1.4%
SCOTT, Robin Ind 1,811 3.4% -

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 79,062, having a valid vote count of 53,999 and an invalid vote count of 164.

Result declared at 07:39 on 8 May 2015.