Election for the constituency of Central Devon on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Mel Stride with a majority of 21,265 - 39.1% - on a turnout of 74.9%.

An electorate of 72,737, having a valid vote count of 54,448 and an invalid vote count of 192.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
STRIDE, Mel Con 28,436 52.2% 0.7%
CONWAY, John UKIP 7,171 13.2% 7.8%
RICHARDS, Lynne Lab 6,985 12.8% 5.9%
WHITE, Alex LD 6,643 12.2% -22.2%
WILLIAMSON, Andy Green 4,866 8.9% 7.0%
PRICE, Arthur Ind 347 0.6% -

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

Result declared at 11:27 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.