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Election for the constituency of North East Somerset on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Jacob Rees-Mogg with a majority of 12,749 - 24.9% - on a turnout of 73.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
REES-MOGG, Jacob Con 25,439 49.8% 8.5%
FOREMAN, Todd Lab 12,690 24.8% -6.8%
BLABER, Ernie UKIP 6,150 12.0% 8.6%
HOBHOUSE, Wera LD 4,029 7.9% -14.4%
BOYCE, Katy Green 2,802 5.5% 4.2%

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 69,380, having a valid vote count of 51,110 and an invalid vote count of 153.

Result declared at 05:30 on 8 May 2015.