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Election for the constituency of Eastbourne on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Caroline Ansell with a majority of 733 - 1.4% - on a turnout of 67.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ANSELL, Caroline Con 20,934 39.6% -1.1%
LLOYD, Stephen LD 20,201 38.2% -9.1%
JONES, Nigel UKIP 6,139 11.6% 9.1%
LAMBERT, Jake Lab 4,143 7.8% 3.0%
DURLING, Andrew Green 1,351 2.6% -
HOWARD, Paul Ind 139 0.3% -

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 78,262, having a valid vote count of 52,907 and an invalid vote count of 154.

Result declared at 04:39 on 8 May 2015.