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Election for the constituency of St Austell and Newquay on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Steve Double with a majority of 8,173 - 16.2% - on a turnout of 65.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DOUBLE, Steve Con 20,250 40.2% 0.2%
GILBERT, Stephen LD 12,077 24.0% -18.8%
MATHEWS, David UKIP 8,503 16.9% 13.2%
HOPKINS, Deborah Lab 5,150 10.2% 3.1%
SLADE, Steve Green 2,318 4.6% -
COLE, Dick MK 2,063 4.1% -0.2%

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 76,607, having a valid vote count of 50,361 and an invalid vote count of 95.

Result declared at 07:11 on 8 May 2015.