Election for the constituency of Sleaford and North Hykeham on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Stephen Phillips with a majority of 24,115 - 38.9% - on a turnout of 70.4%.

An electorate of 87,972, having a valid vote count of 61,944 and an invalid vote count of 225.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PHILLIPS, Stephen Con 34,805 56.2% 4.6%
PANDYA-WOOD, Jason Lab 10,690 17.3% 0.4%
HOPKINS, Steven UKIP 9,716 15.7% 12.1%
HOLDEN, Matthew LD 3,500 5.7% -12.5%
OVERTON, Marianne LNIN 3,233 5.2% -

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

Result declared at 05:24 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.