Carmarthen East and Dinefwr: 2015 general election result
Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru) won Carmarthen East and Dinefwr at the 2015 general election with a majority of 5,599. Full result for every candidate, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Jonathan EdwardsPlaid Cymru
- Majority
- 5,59914.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.7%39,399 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,750
- Result
- PC hold
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Edwards Elected sitting MP | Plaid Cymru | 15,140 | 38.4% | +2.8 | |
| Calum Higgins | Labour | 9,541 | 24.2% | −2.3 | |
| Matthew Paul | Conservative | 8,336 | 21.2% | −1.2 | |
| Norma Woodward | UK Independence Party | 4,363 | 11.1% | +7.7 | |
| Ben Rice | Green | 1,091 | 2.8% | +2.8 | |
| Sara Lloyd Williams | Liberal Democrats | 928 | 2.4% | −9.8 | |
| Valid votes | 39,399 | ||||
| Majority | 5,599 | 14.2% | |||
Change compared with the 2010 general election (same boundaries).
Declared 8 May 2015, 02:46.
Questions and answers
Who won Carmarthen East and Dinefwr at the 2015 general election?
Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru) won with 15,140 votes (38.4%). Result: PC hold.
What was the majority in Carmarthen East and Dinefwr in 2015?
5,599 votes (14.2% of valid votes) over the Labour candidate, Calum Higgins.
What was the turnout in Carmarthen East and Dinefwr in 2015?
70.7% of the 55,750 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,399 votes).
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