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Election for the constituency of Hazel Grove on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by William Wragg with a majority of 6,552 - 15.2% - on a turnout of 68.5%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WRAGG, William Con 17,882 41.4% 7.8%
SMART, Lisa LD 11,330 26.2% -22.6%
TAYLOR, Michael Lab 7,584 17.5% 5.1%
PALMER, Darran UKIP 5,283 12.2% 7.1%
REID, Graham Green 1,140 2.6% -

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 63,098, having a valid vote count of 43,219 and an invalid vote count of 127.

Result declared at 05:22 on 8 May 2015.