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Election for the constituency of Bishop Auckland on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Bishop Auckland, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Labour hold by Helen Goodman with a majority of 502 - 1.2% - on a turnout of 64.0%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
GOODMAN, Helen Lab 20,808 48.1% 6.7%
ADAMS, Christopher Con 20,306 46.9% 14.4%
MORRISSEY, Ciaran LD 1,176 2.7% -1.7%
WALKER, Adam BNP 991 2.3% -

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.

An electorate of 67,661, having a valid vote count of 43,281 and an invalid vote count of 78.

Result declared at 02:42 on 9 June 2017.