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Election for the constituency of Lewes on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Maria Caulfield with a majority of 1,083 - 2.1% - on a turnout of 72.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CAULFIELD, Maria Con 19,206 38.0% 1.3%
BAKER, Norman LD 18,123 35.9% -16.1%
FINCH, Ray UKIP 5,427 10.7% 7.3%
RUSSELL-MOYLE, Lloyd Lab 5,000 9.9% 4.9%
STIRLING, Alfie Green 2,784 5.5% 4.1%

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.

An electorate of 69,481, having a valid vote count of 50,540 and an invalid vote count of 191.

Result declared at 06:25 on 8 May 2015.