Election for the constituency of Ipswich on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Benedict Gummer with a majority of 3,733 - 7.7% - on a turnout of 65.4%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GUMMER, Benedict Con 21,794 44.8% 5.6%
ELLESMERE, David Lab 18,061 37.1% 2.4%
VIGNEAU, Maria UKIP 5,703 11.7% 8.8%
BROOM, Barry Green 1,736 3.6% 1.9%
AKINWALE, Chika LD 1,400 2.9% -15.4%

An electorate of 74,499, having a valid vote count of 48,694 and an invalid vote count of 139.

Result declared at 04:59 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.