Election for the constituency of Welwyn Hatfield on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Grant Shapps with a majority of 12,153 - 24.2% - on a turnout of 68.5%.

An electorate of 73,247, having a valid vote count of 50,205 and an invalid vote count of 171.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SHAPPS, Grant Con 25,281 50.4% -6.6%
MIAH, Anawar Lab 13,128 26.1% 4.8%
STEVENS, Arthur UKIP 6,556 13.1% 9.7%
ANNAND, Hugh LD 3,140 6.3% -10.1%
SCHEIMANN, Marc Green 1,742 3.5% 1.8%
GREEN, Michael Ind 216 0.4% -
SHATTOCK, Richard TUSC 142 0.3% -

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

Result declared at 06:03 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.