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Election for the constituency of East Devon on 8 June 2017

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

Conservative hold by Hugo Swire with a majority of 8,036 - 13.3% - on a turnout of 73.3%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SWIRE, Hugo Con 29,306 48.5% 2.1%
WRIGHT, Claire Ind 21,270 35.2% -
ROSS, Jan Lab 6,857 11.4% 1.1%
EDEN, Alison LD 1,468 2.4% -4.4%
GRAHAM, Brigitte UKIP 1,203 2.0% -10.6%
FAITHFULL, Peter Ind 150 0.2% -
VAL DAVIES, Michael Ind 128 0.2% -

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 82,369, having a valid vote count of 60,382 and an invalid vote count of 61.

Result declared at 04:18 on 9 June 2017.