Election Results

Election for the constituency of Elmet and Rothwell on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Alec Shelbrooke with a majority of 8,490 - 14.7% - on a turnout of 73.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SHELBROOKE, Alec Con 27,978 48.4% 5.8%
KING, Veronica Lab 19,488 33.7% -0.8%
SPIVEY, Paul UKIP 6,430 11.1% 8.3%
GOLTON, Stewart LD 2,640 4.6% -11.8%
BROOKS, Dave Green 1,261 2.2% -

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 79,143, having a valid vote count of 57,797 and an invalid vote count of 153.

Result declared at 06:44 on 8 May 2015.