Election for the constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Daniel Kawczynski with a majority of 9,565 - 17.7% - on a turnout of 70.8%.

An electorate of 76,400, having a valid vote count of 54,102 and an invalid vote count of 113.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
KAWCZYNSKI, Daniel Con 24,628 45.5% 1.6%
DAVIES, Laura Lab 15,063 27.8% 7.3%
EVANS, Suzanne UKIP 7,813 14.4% 11.4%
TINKER, Christine LD 4,268 7.9% -21.1%
BULLARD, Emma Green 2,247 4.2% 3.1%
MCNEILLIE, Stirling COTA 83 0.2% -

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.