Election for the constituency of Wolverhampton South East on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Pat McFadden with a majority of 10,778 - 31.0% - on a turnout of 55.6%.

An electorate of 62,556, having a valid vote count of 34,764 and an invalid vote count of 138.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MCFADDEN, Pat Lab 18,539 53.3% 5.8%
PHOTAY, Suria Con 7,761 22.3% -6.2%
HODGSON, Barry UKIP 7,061 20.3% 12.6%
GRIFFITHS, Ian LD 798 2.3% -12.9%
KAULDHAR, Geeta Green 605 1.7% -

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

Result declared at 05:21 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.