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Election for the constituency of Plymouth, Moor View on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Labour by Johnny Mercer with a majority of 1,026 - 2.4% - on a turnout of 62.4%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MERCER, Johnny Con 16,020 37.6% 4.3%
SEABECK, Alison Lab 14,994 35.2% -2.0%
MILLS, Penny UKIP 9,152 21.5% 13.8%
BONAR, Stuart LD 1,265 3.0% -13.9%
OSBORN, Benjamin Green 1,023 2.4% 1.4%
PARKER, Louise TUSC 152 0.4% -

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.

An electorate of 68,246, having a valid vote count of 42,606 and an invalid vote count of 85.

Result declared at 05:32 on 8 May 2015.