Election Results

Election for the constituency of Congleton on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Fiona Bruce with a majority of 16,773 - 32.9% - on a turnout of 70.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BRUCE, Fiona Con 27,164 53.3% 7.5%
PRICE, Darren Lab 10,391 20.4% 3.2%
SLAUGHTER, Lee UKIP 6,922 13.6% 9.4%
HIRST, Peter LD 4,623 9.1% -22.8%
HEATH, Alec Green 1,876 3.7% -

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 72,503, having a valid vote count of 50,976 and an invalid vote count of 166.

Result declared at 09:00 on 8 May 2015.