Election for the constituency of South Dorset on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Richard Drax with a majority of 11,994 - 24.7% - on a turnout of 67.9%.

An electorate of 71,534, having a valid vote count of 48,597 and an invalid vote count of 140.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
DRAX, Richard Con 23,756 48.9% 3.8%
BOWKETT, Simon Lab 11,762 24.2% -6.1%
SHAKESBY, Malcolm UKIP 7,304 15.0% 11.0%
LEGG, Howard LD 2,901 6.0% -13.0%
BURNET, Jane Green 2,275 4.7% 3.5%
STEWKESBURY, Mervyn Ind 435 0.9% -
KIRKWOOD, Andy M.A.D. 164 0.3% -0.1%

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

Result declared at 06:48 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.