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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%.

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%

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

Result declared at 05:50 on 8 May 2015.