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Election for the constituency of North West Leicestershire on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Andrew Bridgen with a majority of 11,373 - 22.1% - on a turnout of 71.4%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BRIDGEN, Andrew Con 25,505 49.5% 4.9%
MCMAHON, Jamie Lab / Co-op 14,132 27.4% -2.7%
MCWILLIAM, Andy UKIP 8,704 16.9% 14.7%
ARGENT, Mark LD 2,033 3.9% -12.7%
GRAVESTOCK, Benjamin Green 1,174 2.3% -

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 72,193, having a valid vote count of 51,548 and an invalid vote count of 170.

Result declared at 04:55 on 8 May 2015.