Election Results

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%.

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% -

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

Result declared at 11:27 on 8 May 2015.