Election for the constituency of Hexham on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Guy Opperman with a majority of 12,031 - 27.8% - on a turnout of 72.6%.

An electorate of 59,708, having a valid vote count of 43,345 and an invalid vote count of 82.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
OPPERMAN, Guy Con 22,834 52.7% 9.5%
CARR, Liam Lab 10,803 24.9% 5.9%
NICHOLSON, David UKIP 4,302 9.9% -
REID, Jeff LD 2,961 6.8% -23.1%
WILLISCROFT-FERRIS, Lee Green 2,445 5.6% -

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

Result declared at 13:43 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.