Election for the constituency of North East Hertfordshire on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Oliver Heald with a majority of 19,080 - 36.5% - on a turnout of 70.7%.

An electorate of 74,000, having a valid vote count of 52,287 and an invalid vote count of 196.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HEALD, Oliver Con 28,949 55.4% 1.8%
YORK, Chris Lab 9,869 18.9% 2.4%
COMPTON, William UKIP 6,728 12.9% 8.8%
JORDAN, Joe LD 3,952 7.6% -15.8%
MAY, Mario Green 2,789 5.3% 3.6%

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

Result declared at 03:24 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.