Election for the constituency of Burton on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Andrew Griffiths with a majority of 10,892 - 22.2% - on a turnout of 65.1%.

An electorate of 75,248, having a valid vote count of 48,974 and an invalid vote count of 176.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GRIFFITHS, Andrew Con 24,376 49.8% 5.2%
WHEALE, Jon Lab 13,484 27.5% -4.3%
GREEN, Mike UKIP 8,658 17.7% 14.8%
MACDONALD, David LD 1,232 2.5% -13.3%
PATRONE, Sam Green 1,224 2.5% -

The writ for this election was issued on 30 March 2015.

Result declared at 05:45 on 8 May 2015. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.

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.