Election for the constituency of Stafford on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Jeremy Lefroy with a majority of 9,177 - 18.8% - on a turnout of 71.0%.

An electorate of 68,705, having a valid vote count of 48,767 and an invalid vote count of 173.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
LEFROY, Jeremy Con 23,606 48.4% 4.5%
GODFREY, Kate Lab 14,429 29.6% -3.4%
WHITFIELD, Ed UKIP 6,293 12.9% 9.5%
HOWELL, Karen NHAP 1,701 3.5% -
SHONE, Mike Green 1,390 2.9% 1.7%
MILLER, Keith LD 1,348 2.8% -13.6%

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

Result declared at 07:03 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.