Election for the constituency of Harborough on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Edward Garnier with a majority of 19,632 - 37.4% - on a turnout of 67.5%.

An electorate of 77,760, having a valid vote count of 52,471 and an invalid vote count of 210.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GARNIER, Edward Con 27,675 52.7% 3.8%
MEGHANI, Sundip Lab 8,043 15.3% 2.6%
HUNT, Mark UKIP 7,539 14.4% 11.7%
HAQ, Zuffar LD 7,037 13.4% -17.7%
WOODIWISS, Darren Green 2,177 4.1% -

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

Result declared at 09:45 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.