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Election for the constituency of Eastleigh on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Mims Davies with a majority of 9,147 - 16.5% - on a turnout of 69.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DAVIES, Mims Con 23,464 42.3% 2.9%
THORNTON, Mike LD 14,317 25.8% -20.7%
CULLIGAN, Patricia UKIP 8,783 15.8% 12.2%
LATHAM, Mark Lab 7,181 12.9% 3.3%
MELDRUM, Ron Green 1,513 2.7% -
HALL, Ray Beer 133 0.2% -
CLUNE, Declan TUSC 114 0.2% -

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 79,609, having a valid vote count of 55,505 and an invalid vote count of 158.

Result declared at 04:37 on 8 May 2015.