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Election for the constituency of Wells on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by James Heappey with a majority of 7,585 - 13.3% - on a turnout of 71.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HEAPPEY, James Con 26,247 46.1% 3.6%
MUNT, Tessa LD 18,662 32.8% -11.2%
HIMS, Helen UKIP 5,644 9.9% 6.9%
INCHLEY, Chris Lab 3,780 6.6% -0.9%
COUSINS, Jon Green 2,331 4.1% 3.0%
ARNOLD, Paul Ind 83 0.1% -
DOBBS, Dave TBP 81 0.1% -
WATKINS, Gypsy Ind 76 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 79,405, having a valid vote count of 56,904 and an invalid vote count of 182.

Result declared at 11:26 on 8 May 2015.