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Election for the constituency of Bournemouth West on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Conor Burns with a majority of 12,410 - 29.7% - on a turnout of 58.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BURNS, Conor Con 20,155 48.2% 3.1%
HOULDEN, Martin UKIP 7,745 18.5% 11.3%
STOKES, David Lab 7,386 17.7% 2.9%
PLUMMER, Mike LD 3,281 7.9% -23.9%
MCMANUS, Elizabeth Green 3,107 7.4% -
FRANKLIN, Dick Patr 99 0.2% -

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 72,082, having a valid vote count of 41,773 and an invalid vote count of 171.

Result declared at 05:57 on 8 May 2015.