Election for the constituency of Macclesfield on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by David Rutley with a majority of 14,811 - 29.9% - on a turnout of 69.2%.

An electorate of 71,712, having a valid vote count of 49,598 and an invalid vote count of 248.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
RUTLEY, David Con 26,063 52.5% 5.6%
ROCA, Tim Lab 11,252 22.7% 2.4%
HOWARD, Adrian UKIP 6,037 12.2% 9.3%
CHRISTIAN, Neil LD 3,842 7.7% -15.3%
PLIMMER, Joan Green 2,404 4.8% 3.2%

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

Result declared at 08:38 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.