Election for the constituency of Brighton, Pavilion on 7 May 2015

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

Green hold by Caroline Lucas with a majority of 7,967 - 14.6% - on a turnout of 71.4%.

An electorate of 76,557, having a valid vote count of 54,676 and an invalid vote count of 186.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
LUCAS, Caroline Green 22,871 41.8% 10.5%
SEN, Purna Lab 14,904 27.3% -1.7%
MITCHELL, Clarence Con 12,448 22.8% -0.9%
CARTER, Nigel UKIP 2,724 5.0% 3.2%
BOWERS, Chris LD 1,525 2.8% -11.0%
YEOMANS, Nick Ind 116 0.2% -
PILOTT, Howard SPGB 88 0.2% -

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

Result declared at 07:36 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.