Election for the constituency of Christchurch on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Christopher Chope with a majority of 18,224 - 36.7% - on a turnout of 71.7%.

An electorate of 69,303, having a valid vote count of 49,707 and an invalid vote count of 233.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CHOPE, Christopher Con 28,887 58.1% 1.7%
GREY, Robin UKIP 10,663 21.5% 13.0%
SATHERLEY, Andrew Lab 4,745 9.5% -0.3%
CANNING, Andy LD 3,263 6.6% -18.7%
DUNN, Shona Green 2,149 4.3% -

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

Result declared at 05:44 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.