Election for the constituency of Newark on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Robert Jenrick with a majority of 18,474 - 35.3% - on a turnout of 70.9%.

An electorate of 73,747, having a valid vote count of 52,302 and an invalid vote count of 165.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
JENRICK, Robert Con 29,834 57.0% 3.2%
PAYNE, Michael Lab 11,360 21.7% -0.6%
MAPLETOFT, Brian UKIP 6,294 12.0% 8.2%
DOBBIE, David LD 2,385 4.6% -15.4%
FORSTER, Elayne Green 1,792 3.4% -
TYRER, Helen Cnsn 637 1.2% -

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

Result declared at 06:12 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.