Election for the constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Helen Whately with a majority of 16,652 - 36.4% - on a turnout of 65.9%.

An electorate of 69,523, having a valid vote count of 45,803 and an invalid vote count of 104.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WHATELY, Helen Con 24,895 54.4% -1.8%
EDWARDS-DAEM, Peter UKIP 8,243 18.0% 14.3%
DESMOND, Michael Lab 7,403 16.2% -0.4%
NAGHI, David LD 3,039 6.6% -13.0%
VALENTINE, Tim Green 1,768 3.9% 2.0%
DAVIDSON, Hairy MRLP 297 0.6% -0.2%
BUTLER, Gary ED 158 0.3% -

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

Result declared at 06:41 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.