Election for the constituency of Ashford on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Damian Green with a majority of 19,296 - 33.6% - on a turnout of 67.4%.

An electorate of 85,177, having a valid vote count of 57,372 and an invalid vote count of 175.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GREEN, Damian Con 30,094 52.5% -1.7%
O'BRIEN, Gerald UKIP 10,798 18.8% 14.3%
CHILTON, Brendan Lab 10,580 18.4% 1.8%
ENEVER, Debbie LD 3,433 6.0% -16.8%
ROSSI, Mandy Green 2,467 4.3% 2.5%

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

Result declared at 05:19 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.