Election for the constituency of Blaenau Gwent on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Nick Smith with a majority of 12,703 - 40.1% - on a turnout of 61.7%.

An electorate of 51,335, having a valid vote count of 31,683 and an invalid vote count of 74.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SMITH, Nick Lab 18,380 58.0% 5.6%
BOUCHER, Susan UKIP 5,677 17.9% 16.4%
WEST, Tracey Con 3,419 10.8% 3.8%
LEWIS, Steffan PC 2,849 9.0% 4.9%
POND, Mark Green 738 2.3% -
REES, Samuel LD 620 2.0% -8.2%

The writ for this election was issued on 30 March 2015.

Result declared at 02:16 on 8 May 2015. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.

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.