Election for the constituency of Stockton South on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by James Wharton with a majority of 5,046 - 9.7% - on a turnout of 69.0%.

An electorate of 75,111, having a valid vote count of 51,797 and an invalid vote count of 147.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WHARTON, James Con 24,221 46.8% 7.8%
BALDOCK, Louise Lab / Co-op 19,175 37.0% -1.3%
STRIKE, Ted UKIP 5,480 10.6% 7.7%
DURNING, Drew LD 1,366 2.6% -12.5%
LOVELL, Jacqui Green 952 1.8% -
WALMSLEY, Steve Ind 603 1.2% -

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

Result declared at 04:32 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.