Election for the constituency of Castle Point on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Rebecca Harris with a majority of 8,934 - 19.7% - on a turnout of 66.7%.

An electorate of 68,170, having a valid vote count of 45,450 and an invalid vote count of 117.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HARRIS, Rebecca Con 23,112 50.9% 6.9%
HUNTMAN, Jamie UKIP 14,178 31.2% -
COOKE, Joe Lab 6,283 13.8% -0.9%
ELLIS, Dominic Green 1,076 2.4% -
DAVEY, Sereena LD 801 1.8% -7.6%

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

Result declared at 09:17 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.