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Election for the constituency of Meriden on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Caroline Spelman with a majority of 18,795 - 35.7% - on a turnout of 64.2%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SPELMAN, Caroline Con 28,791 54.7% 3.1%
MCNEIL, Tom Lab 9,996 19.0% -1.5%
GEE, Mick UKIP 8,908 16.9% 14.3%
ADEYEMO, Ade LD 2,638 5.0% -12.8%
GAVIN, Alison Green 2,170 4.1% 2.8%
BOOTH, Chris IFE 100 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 81,928, having a valid vote count of 52,603 and an invalid vote count of 161.

Result declared at 06:37 on 8 May 2015.