Election for the constituency of Sedgefield on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Phil Wilson with a majority of 6,843 - 17.7% - on a turnout of 61.6%.

An electorate of 62,844, having a valid vote count of 38,716 and an invalid vote count of 96.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WILSON, Phil Lab 18,275 47.2% 2.1%
WOOD, Scott Con 11,432 29.5% 6.0%
LEATHLEY, John UKIP 6,426 16.6% 12.9%
GLENN, Stephen LD 1,370 3.5% -16.4%
ROBINSON, Greg Green 1,213 3.1% -

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

Result declared at 03:47 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.