Election for the constituency of Hemel Hempstead on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Mike Penning with a majority of 14,420 - 29.1% - on a turnout of 66.5%.

An electorate of 74,616, having a valid vote count of 49,633 and an invalid vote count of 194.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PENNING, Mike Con 26,245 52.9% 2.9%
BRESLIN, Tony Lab 11,825 23.8% 3.0%
KOCH, Howard UKIP 7,249 14.6% 12.1%
MARTINS, Rabi LD 2,402 4.8% -18.0%
BORGARS, Alan Green 1,660 3.3% -
HALL, Brian Ind 252 0.5% -

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

Result declared at 07:47 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.