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Election for the constituency of St Ives on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Derek Thomas with a majority of 2,469 - 5.1% - on a turnout of 73.7%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
THOMAS, Derek Con 18,491 38.3% -0.7%
GEORGE, Andrew LD 16,022 33.2% -9.6%
CALDERWOOD, Graham UKIP 5,720 11.8% 6.3%
OLIVIER, Cornelius Lab 4,510 9.3% 1.2%
ANDREWES, Tim Green 3,051 6.3% 3.5%
SIMMONS, Rob MK 518 1.1% 0.2%

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.

An electorate of 65,570, having a valid vote count of 48,312 and an invalid vote count of 78.

Result declared at 15:26 on 8 May 2015.