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Election for the constituency of Hertsmere on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Oliver Dowden with a majority of 18,461 - 36.9% - on a turnout of 67.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DOWDEN, Oliver Con 29,696 59.3% 3.3%
BUTLER, Richard Lab 11,235 22.4% 3.7%
WARD, Frank UKIP 6,383 12.7% 9.1%
BOWLER, Sophie LD 2,777 5.5% -11.8%

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 73,767, having a valid vote count of 50,091 and an invalid vote count of 200.

Result declared at 04:50 on 8 May 2015.