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Election for the constituency of Romsey and Southampton North on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Caroline Nokes with a majority of 17,712 - 36.6% - on a turnout of 72.8%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
NOKES, Caroline Con 26,285 54.3% 4.6%
NICHOLLS, Ben LD 8,573 17.7% -23.5%
PAFFEY, Darren Lab 5,749 11.9% 5.5%
JAMES, Sandra UKIP 5,511 11.4% 8.8%
CALLAGHAN, Ian Green 2,280 4.7% -

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 66,519, having a valid vote count of 48,398 and an invalid vote count of 141.

Result declared at 05:57 on 8 May 2015.