Election Results

Election for the constituency of South Dorset on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Richard Drax with a majority of 11,994 - 24.7% - on a turnout of 67.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DRAX, Richard Con 23,756 48.9% 3.8%
BOWKETT, Simon Lab 11,762 24.2% -6.1%
SHAKESBY, Malcolm UKIP 7,304 15.0% 11.0%
LEGG, Howard LD 2,901 6.0% -13.0%
BURNET, Jane Green 2,275 4.7% 3.5%
STEWKESBURY, Mervyn Ind 435 0.9% -
KIRKWOOD, Andy M.A.D. 164 0.3% -0.1%

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 71,534, having a valid vote count of 48,597 and an invalid vote count of 140.

Result declared at 06:48 on 8 May 2015.