Election for the constituency of Rutland and Melton on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Alan Duncan with a majority of 21,705 - 39.8% - on a turnout of 68.5%.

An electorate of 79,693, having a valid vote count of 54,603 and an invalid vote count of 214.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DUNCAN, Alan Con 30,383 55.6% 4.5%
BILLINGTON, Richard UKIP 8,678 15.9% 11.3%
MOORE, James Lab 8,383 15.4% 1.1%
REYNOLDS, Ed LD 4,407 8.1% -17.7%
MCQUILLAN, Alastair Green 2,325 4.3% -
GORDON, Marilyn Ind 427 0.8% -

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

Result declared at 06:15 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.