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Election for the constituency of Tunbridge Wells on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Greg Clark with a majority of 22,874 - 44.5% - on a turnout of 70.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CLARK, Greg Con 30,181 58.7% 2.4%
KERRIGAN, Kevin Lab 7,307 14.2% 3.4%
NICHOLSON, Colin UKIP 6,481 12.6% 8.5%
MACCLEARY, James LD 4,342 8.4% -16.8%
JONES, Marie Green 2,659 5.2% 3.4%
NAISMITH, Graham Ind 458 0.9% -

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 73,429, having a valid vote count of 51,428 and an invalid vote count of 165.

Result declared at 05:03 on 8 May 2015.