Election for the constituency of Derby North on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Labour by Amanda Solloway with a majority of 41 - 0.1% - on a turnout of 64.1%.

An electorate of 69,794, having a valid vote count of 44,745 and an invalid vote count of 137.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SOLLOWAY, Amanda Con 16,402 36.7% 5.0%
WILLIAMSON, Chris Lab 16,361 36.6% 3.5%
WARD, Tilly UKIP 6,532 14.6% 12.8%
CARE, Lucy LD 3,832 8.6% -19.5%
MASON-POWER, Alice Green 1,618 3.6% -

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

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.