Election for the constituency of Don Valley on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Caroline Flint with a majority of 8,885 - 20.9% - on a turnout of 59.6%.

An electorate of 71,299, having a valid vote count of 42,486 and an invalid vote count of 171.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FLINT, Caroline Lab 19,621 46.2% 8.2%
JACKSON, Carl Con 10,736 25.3% -4.4%
ASTON, Guy UKIP 9,963 23.5% 19.1%
PATERSON, Rene LD 1,487 3.5% -13.6%
WILLIAMS, Steve TUSC 437 1.0% -
DUTTON, Louise ED 242 0.6% -3.5%

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

Result declared at 05:50 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.