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Election for the constituency of Broadland on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Keith Simpson with a majority of 16,838 - 31.7% - on a turnout of 72.2%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SIMPSON, Keith Con 26,808 50.5% 4.3%
JONES, Christopher Lab 9,970 18.8% 4.9%
AGNEW, Stuart UKIP 8,881 16.7% 12.2%
RILEY, Steve LD 5,178 9.8% -22.6%
BOSWELL, Andrew Green 2,252 4.2% 2.8%

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 73,552, having a valid vote count of 53,089 and an invalid vote count of 182.

Result declared at 09:30 on 8 May 2015.