Election Results

Election for the constituency of Brighton, Pavilion on 7 May 2015

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

Green hold by Caroline Lucas with a majority of 7,967 - 14.6% - on a turnout of 71.4%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
LUCAS, Caroline Green 22,871 41.8% 10.5%
SEN, Purna Lab 14,904 27.3% -1.7%
MITCHELL, Clarence Con 12,448 22.8% -0.9%
CARTER, Nigel UKIP 2,724 5.0% 3.2%
BOWERS, Chris LD 1,525 2.8% -11.0%
YEOMANS, Nick Ind 116 0.2% -
PILOTT, Howard SPGB 88 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 76,557, having a valid vote count of 54,676 and an invalid vote count of 186.

Result declared at 07:36 on 8 May 2015.