Election for the constituency of Tonbridge and Malling on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Tom Tugendhat with a majority of 23,734 - 44.2% - on a turnout of 71.7%.

An electorate of 74,877, having a valid vote count of 53,670 and an invalid vote count of 162.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
TUGENDHAT, Tom Con 31,887 59.4% 1.5%
IZZARD, Robert UKIP 8,153 15.2% 11.5%
LEIGH, Claire Lab 7,604 14.2% 1.5%
VARRALL, Mary LD 3,660 6.8% -15.7%
PORTER, Howard Green 2,366 4.4% 2.9%

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

Result declared at 05:40 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.