Election for the constituency of Wantage on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Edward Vaizey with a majority of 21,749 - 37.3% - on a turnout of 70.3%.

An electorate of 82,931, having a valid vote count of 58,320 and an invalid vote count of 212.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
VAIZEY, Edward Con 31,092 53.3% 1.3%
WEBB, Stephen Lab 9,343 16.0% 2.1%
MEREDITH, Alex LD 7,611 13.1% -14.9%
UPCRAFT, Lee UKIP 7,288 12.5% 8.2%
PRENDERGAST, Kate Green 2,986 5.1% 3.3%

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

Result declared at 07:12 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.