Election for the constituency of New Forest West on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Desmond Swayne with a majority of 20,604 - 43.5% - on a turnout of 69.3%.

An electorate of 68,446, having a valid vote count of 47,410 and an invalid vote count of 190.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SWAYNE, Desmond Con 28,420 59.9% 1.1%
BAILEY, Paul UKIP 7,816 16.5% 10.6%
SAMUELS, Lena Lab 5,133 10.8% 1.0%
SHEPHERD-DUBEY, Imogen LD 3,293 6.9% -16.4%
RICHARDS, Janet Green 2,748 5.8% 3.6%

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

Result declared at 04:51 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.