Election for the constituency of Grantham and Stamford on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Nick Boles with a majority of 18,989 - 35.3% - on a turnout of 66.2%.

An electorate of 81,150, having a valid vote count of 53,755 and an invalid vote count of 224.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BOLES, Nick Con 28,399 52.8% 2.5%
KING, Marietta UKIP 9,410 17.5% 14.5%
FAIRBAIRN, Barrie Lab 9,070 16.9% -1.1%
BISNAUTHSING, Harrish LD 3,263 6.1% -16.1%
CAMPBELL, Aidan Green 1,872 3.5% -
SELBY, Ian Ind 1,017 1.9% -
HANSEN, Jan LNIN 724 1.3% -0.4%

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

Result declared at 06:45 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.