Election for the constituency of Congleton on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Fiona Bruce with a majority of 16,773 - 32.9% - on a turnout of 70.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BRUCE, Fiona Con 27,164 53.3% 7.5%
PRICE, Darren Lab 10,391 20.4% 3.2%
SLAUGHTER, Lee UKIP 6,922 13.6% 9.4%
HIRST, Peter LD 4,623 9.1% -22.8%
HEATH, Alec Green 1,876 3.7% -

An electorate of 72,503, having a valid vote count of 50,976 and an invalid vote count of 166.

Result declared at 09:00 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.