Election Results

Election for the constituency of Devizes on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Claire Perry with a majority of 20,751 - 42.3% - on a turnout of 70.8%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PERRY, Claire Con 28,295 57.7% 2.7%
POLLITT, David UKIP 7,544 15.4% 10.9%
WATTS, Chris Lab 6,360 13.0% 2.8%
RIGBY, Manda LD 3,954 8.1% -18.9%
DAWNAY, Emma Green 2,853 5.8% 4.1%

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.

An electorate of 69,205, having a valid vote count of 49,006 and an invalid vote count of 132.

Result declared at 04:35 on 8 May 2015.