Election for the constituency of Maidenhead on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Theresa May with a majority of 29,059 - 54.0% - on a turnout of 72.6%.

An electorate of 74,187, having a valid vote count of 53,855 and an invalid vote count of 183.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MAY, Theresa Con 35,453 65.8% 6.4%
SMITH, Charles Lab 6,394 11.9% 4.8%
HILL, Tony LD 5,337 9.9% -18.3%
CROSSMAN, Herbie UKIP 4,539 8.4% 6.1%
BLYTH, Emily Green 1,915 3.6% 2.7%
TAPLIN, Ian Ind 162 0.3% -
WILCOX, Joe CW 55 0.1% -

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

Result declared at 06:04 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.