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Election for the constituency of Wolverhampton South East on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Pat McFadden with a majority of 10,778 - 31.0% - on a turnout of 55.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MCFADDEN, Pat Lab 18,539 53.3% 5.8%
PHOTAY, Suria Con 7,761 22.3% -6.2%
HODGSON, Barry UKIP 7,061 20.3% 12.6%
GRIFFITHS, Ian LD 798 2.3% -12.9%
KAULDHAR, Geeta Green 605 1.7% -

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 62,556, having a valid vote count of 34,764 and an invalid vote count of 138.

Result declared at 05:21 on 8 May 2015.