Election for the constituency of Bassetlaw on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by John Mann with a majority of 8,843 - 17.9% - on a turnout of 64.2%.

An electorate of 76,796, having a valid vote count of 49,289 and an invalid vote count of 170.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MANN, John Lab 23,965 48.6% -1.8%
DOWNES, Sarah Con 15,122 30.7% -3.2%
SCOTT, David UKIP 7,865 16.0% 12.4%
DUVEEN, Leon LD 1,331 2.7% -8.5%
WRAGG, Kris Green 1,006 2.0% -

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

Result declared at 05:31 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.