Election for the constituency of North Dorset on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Simon Hoare with a majority of 21,118 - 39.6% - on a turnout of 72.4%.

An electorate of 73,759, having a valid vote count of 53,385 and an invalid vote count of 160.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HOARE, Simon Con 30,227 56.6% 5.6%
UNWIN, Steve UKIP 9,109 17.1% 11.9%
MIEVILLE, Hugo LD 6,226 11.7% -25.3%
FENDLEY, Kim Lab 4,785 9.0% 3.6%
BARRINGTON, Richard Green 3,038 5.7% 4.7%

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

Result declared at 07:39 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.