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Election for the constituency of Basildon and Billericay on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by John Baron with a majority of 12,482 - 29.0% - on a turnout of 64.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BARON, John Con 22,668 52.7% -0.1%
CALLAGHAN, Gavin Lab 10,186 23.7% 0.6%
KONSTANTINIDIS, George UKIP 8,538 19.8% 16.0%
THOMPSON, Martin LD 1,636 3.8% -11.9%

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 66,347, having a valid vote count of 43,028 and an invalid vote count of 198.

Result declared at 03:23 on 8 May 2015.