Election for the constituency of Bexhill and Battle on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Huw Merriman with a majority of 20,075 - 36.4% - on a turnout of 70.1%.

An electorate of 78,796, having a valid vote count of 55,218 and an invalid vote count of 300.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MERRIMAN, Huw Con 30,245 54.8% 3.2%
BASTIN, Geoffrey UKIP 10,170 18.4% -
THEW, Michelle Lab 7,797 14.1% 2.2%
SADLER, Rachel LD 4,199 7.6% -20.4%
KENT, Jonathan Green 2,807 5.1% -

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.