Election for the constituency of Broadland on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative hold by Keith Simpson with a majority of 16,838 - 31.7% - on a turnout of 72.2%.

An electorate of 73,552, having a valid vote count of 53,089 and an invalid vote count of 182.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SIMPSON, Keith Con 26,808 50.5% 4.3%
JONES, Christopher Lab 9,970 18.8% 4.9%
AGNEW, Stuart UKIP 8,881 16.7% 12.2%
RILEY, Steve LD 5,178 9.8% -22.6%
BOSWELL, Andrew Green 2,252 4.2% 2.8%

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

Result declared at 09:30 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.