Election for the constituency of Gloucester on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Richard Graham with a majority of 7,251 - 13.8% - on a turnout of 63.4%.

An electorate of 82,968, having a valid vote count of 52,575 and an invalid vote count of 111.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GRAHAM, Richard Con 23,837 45.3% 5.4%
GARDNER, Sophy Lab 16,586 31.5% -3.6%
FORD, Richard UKIP 7,497 14.3% 10.7%
HILTON, Jeremy LD 2,828 5.4% -13.9%
INGLEBY, Jonathan Green 1,485 2.8% 1.8%
RIDGEON, George MRLP 227 0.4% -
POWELL, Sue TUSC 115 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 05:02 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.