Election for the constituency of Walsall South on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Valerie Vaz with a majority of 6,007 - 14.4% - on a turnout of 61.8%.

An electorate of 67,743, having a valid vote count of 41,838 and an invalid vote count of 198.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
VAZ, Valerie Lab 19,740 47.2% 7.5%
ARNOLD, Sue Con 13,733 32.8% -2.5%
BENNETT, Derek UKIP 6,540 15.6% 7.2%
FLETCHER, Charlotte Green 1,149 2.7% -
KENRICK, Joel LD 676 1.6% -12.8%

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

Result declared at 04:48 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.