Election Results

Election for the constituency of Sedgefield on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Phil Wilson with a majority of 6,843 - 17.7% - on a turnout of 61.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WILSON, Phil Lab 18,275 47.2% 2.1%
WOOD, Scott Con 11,432 29.5% 6.0%
LEATHLEY, John UKIP 6,426 16.6% 12.9%
GLENN, Stephen LD 1,370 3.5% -16.4%
ROBINSON, Greg Green 1,213 3.1% -

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 62,844, having a valid vote count of 38,716 and an invalid vote count of 96.

Result declared at 03:47 on 8 May 2015.