Election for the constituency of Worthing West on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Peter Bottomley with a majority of 16,855 - 33.2% - on a turnout of 67.1%.

An electorate of 75,617, having a valid vote count of 50,763 and an invalid vote count of 193.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BOTTOMLEY, Peter Con 26,124 51.5% -0.3%
CROSS, Tim UKIP 9,269 18.3% 12.3%
DEEN, Jim Lab 7,955 15.7% 3.9%
THORPE, Hazel LD 4,477 8.8% -19.0%
AHERNE, David Green 2,938 5.8% 3.8%

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

Result declared at 06:59 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.