Election for the constituency of Bridgend on 7 May 2015

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

Labour hold by Madeleine Moon with a majority of 1,927 - 4.9% - on a turnout of 65.8%.

An electorate of 59,998, having a valid vote count of 39,453 and an invalid vote count of 63.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
MOON, Madeleine Lab 14,624 37.1% 0.7%
JENKINS, Meirion Con 12,697 32.2% 1.8%
JONES, Caroline UKIP 5,911 15.0% 12.9%
RADCLIFFE, James PC 2,784 7.1% 1.1%
DAVIES, Anita LD 1,648 4.2% -18.4%
TALLON-MORRIS, Les Ind 763 1.9% -
WHITE, Tony Green 736 1.9% -
DAVID, Aaron TUSC 118 0.3% -
ELSTON, David Prte 106 0.3% -
LLOYD, Adam NF 66 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 09:21 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.