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Election for the constituency of South Leicestershire on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Alberto Costa with a majority of 16,824 - 31.2% - on a turnout of 70.2%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
COSTA, Alberto Con 28,700 53.2% 3.7%
HACK, Amanda Lab 11,876 22.0% 1.1%
MAHONEY, Barry UKIP 9,363 17.4% 13.7%
WELSH, Geoffrey LD 3,987 7.4% -13.6%

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 76,851, having a valid vote count of 53,926 and an invalid vote count of 300.

Result declared at 07:17 on 8 May 2015.