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Election for the constituency of East Devon on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Hugo Swire with a majority of 12,261 - 22.4% - on a turnout of 71.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SWIRE, Hugo Con 25,401 46.4% -1.9%
WRIGHT, Claire Ind 13,140 24.0% -
CHAPMAN, Andrew UKIP 6,870 12.6% 4.4%
RACE, Stephen Lab 5,591 10.2% -0.6%
MOLE, Stuart LD 3,715 6.8% -24.4%

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 76,519, having a valid vote count of 54,717 and an invalid vote count of 217.

Result declared at 07:19 on 8 May 2015.