Election for the constituency of Witham on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Priti Patel with a majority of 19,554 - 41.5% - on a turnout of 70.3%.

An electorate of 67,090, having a valid vote count of 47,168 and an invalid vote count of 167.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
PATEL, Priti Con 27,123 57.5% 5.3%
COCKRILL, Gary UKIP 7,569 16.0% 9.5%
CLARKE, John Lab 7,467 15.8% -2.7%
HAYES, Jo LD 2,891 6.1% -13.6%
ABBOTT, James Green 2,038 4.3% 1.3%
SCRIMSHAW, Doreen CPA 80 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 06:18 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.