Election for the constituency of Thirsk and Malton on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Kevin Hollinrake with a majority of 19,456 - 37.2% - on a turnout of 67.6%.

An electorate of 77,451, having a valid vote count of 52,365 and an invalid vote count of 170.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
HOLLINRAKE, Kevin Con 27,545 52.6% -0.3%
AVERY, Alan Lab 8,089 15.4% 1.9%
HORTON, Toby UKIP 7,805 14.9% 8.3%
KEAL, Di LD 4,703 9.0% -14.3%
NEWSAM, Chris Green 2,404 4.6% -
CLARK, John Lib 1,127 2.2% -1.6%
TATE, Philip Ind 692 1.3% -

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

Result declared at 07:18 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.