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Election for the constituency of Cardiff Central on 7 May 2015

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

Labour gain from Liberal Democrats by Jo Stevens with a majority of 4,981 - 12.9% - on a turnout of 67.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
STEVENS, Jo Lab 15,462 40.0% 11.2%
WILLOTT, Jenny LD 10,481 27.1% -14.3%
HOPKIN, Richard Con 5,674 14.7% -6.9%
RAYBOULD, Anthony UKIP 2,499 6.5% 4.4%
VON RUHLAND, Christopher Green 2,461 6.4% 4.8%
POLLARD, Martin PC 1,925 5.0% 1.5%
WILLIAMS, Steve TUSC 110 0.3% -0.2%
HUBERT, Kazimir Ind 34 0.1% -

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 57,456, having a valid vote count of 38,646 and an invalid vote count of 117.

Result declared at 03:29 on 8 May 2015.