Election Results

Election for the constituency of Tamworth on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Christopher Pincher with a majority of 11,302 - 24.0% - on a turnout of 65.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PINCHER, Christopher Con 23,606 50.0% 4.3%
DEAN, Carol Lab 12,304 26.1% -6.6%
HIGGINS, Jan UKIP 8,727 18.5% 13.6%
PINKETT, Jenny LD 1,427 3.0% -13.2%
HOLMES, Nicola Green 1,110 2.4% -

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 71,913, having a valid vote count of 47,174 and an invalid vote count of 105.

Result declared at 04:37 on 8 May 2015.