Election for the constituency of Lichfield on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Michael Fabricant with a majority of 18,189 - 35.3% - on a turnout of 69.3%.

An electorate of 74,234, having a valid vote count of 51,467 and an invalid vote count of 147.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
FABRICANT, Michael Con 28,389 55.2% 0.8%
WORSEY, Chris Lab 10,200 19.8% -0.0%
RACKHAM, John UKIP 8,082 15.7% 10.0%
RAY, Paul LD 2,700 5.2% -14.9%
PASS, Robert Green 1,976 3.8% -
BENNETTS, Andy CW 120 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 05:18 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.