Election for the constituency of Tamworth on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Christopher Pincher with a majority of 11,302 - 24.0% - on a turnout of 65.6%.

An electorate of 71,913, having a valid vote count of 47,174 and an invalid vote count of 105.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PINCHER, Christopher Con 23,606 50.0% 4.3%
DEAN, Carol Lab 12,304 26.1% -6.6%
HIGGINS, Jan UKIP 8,727 18.5% 13.6%
PINKETT, Jenny LD 1,427 3.0% -13.2%
HOLMES, Nicola Green 1,110 2.4% -

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

Result declared at 04:37 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.