Election for the constituency of Charnwood on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Edward Argar with a majority of 16,931 - 32.4% - on a turnout of 67.6%.

An electorate of 77,269, having a valid vote count of 52,261 and an invalid vote count of 177.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ARGAR, Edward Con 28,384 54.3% 4.7%
KELLY-WALSH, Sean Lab 11,453 21.9% 2.2%
YATES, Lyton UKIP 8,330 15.9% 12.6%
SANSOME, Simon LD 3,605 6.9% -14.6%
DUFFY, Cathy BNP 489 0.9% -4.9%

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

Result declared at 06:31 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.