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Election for the constituency of Yeovil on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Marcus Fysh with a majority of 5,313 - 9.3% - on a turnout of 69.1%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FYSH, Marcus Con 24,178 42.5% 9.6%
LAWS, David LD 18,865 33.1% -22.6%
SMEDLEY, Simon UKIP 7,646 13.4% 9.3%
KING, Sheena Lab 4,053 7.1% 1.9%
MCIVOR, Emily Green 2,191 3.8% -

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 82,447, having a valid vote count of 56,933 and an invalid vote count of 163.

Result declared at 05:54 on 8 May 2015.