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Election for the constituency of Christchurch on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Christopher Chope with a majority of 18,224 - 36.7% - on a turnout of 71.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CHOPE, Christopher Con 28,887 58.1% 1.7%
GREY, Robin UKIP 10,663 21.5% 13.0%
SATHERLEY, Andrew Lab 4,745 9.5% -0.3%
CANNING, Andy LD 3,263 6.6% -18.7%
DUNN, Shona Green 2,149 4.3% -

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 69,303, having a valid vote count of 49,707 and an invalid vote count of 233.

Result declared at 05:44 on 8 May 2015.