Election for the constituency of Southend West on 7 May 2015
An election to the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Southend West, held as part of the general election on 7 May 2015.
Conservative hold by David Amess with a majority of 14,021 - 31.5% - on a turnout of 66.6%.
Candidates
An electorate of 66,876, having a valid vote count of 44,509 and an invalid vote count of 145.
Result declared at 03:12 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.