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Election for the constituency of Castle Point on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Rebecca Harris with a majority of 8,934 - 19.7% - on a turnout of 66.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HARRIS, Rebecca Con 23,112 50.9% 6.9%
HUNTMAN, Jamie UKIP 14,178 31.2% -
COOKE, Joe Lab 6,283 13.8% -0.9%
ELLIS, Dominic Green 1,076 2.4% -
DAVEY, Sereena LD 801 1.8% -7.6%

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 68,170, having a valid vote count of 45,450 and an invalid vote count of 117.

Result declared at 09:17 on 8 May 2015.