Election for the constituency of Totnes on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Sarah Wollaston with a majority of 18,285 - 38.8% - on a turnout of 68.6%.

An electorate of 68,630, having a valid vote count of 47,097 and an invalid vote count of 170.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
WOLLASTON, Sarah Con 24,941 53.0% 7.1%
HAQUE, Justin UKIP 6,656 14.1% 8.1%
WILLIAMS, Nicky Lab 5,988 12.7% 5.3%
COOMBS, Gill Green 4,845 10.3% 7.8%
BRAZIL, Julian LD 4,667 9.9% -25.7%

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

Result declared at 05:52 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.