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Election for the constituency of Waveney on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Peter Aldous with a majority of 2,408 - 4.6% - on a turnout of 65.1%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
ALDOUS, Peter Con 22,104 42.3% 2.1%
BLIZZARD, Bob Lab 19,696 37.7% -1.0%
TOBIN, Simon UKIP 7,580 14.5% 9.3%
ELLIOTT, Graham Green 1,761 3.4% 1.1%
GORDON, Steve LD 1,055 2.0% -11.3%

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.

An electorate of 80,166, having a valid vote count of 52,196 and an invalid vote count of 143.

Result declared at 08:05 on 8 May 2015.