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Election for the constituency of Taunton Deane on 7 May 2015

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

Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats by Rebecca Pow with a majority of 15,491 - 26.8% - on a turnout of 69.6%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
POW, Rebecca Con 27,849 48.1% 5.9%
GILMOUR, Rachel LD 12,358 21.3% -27.7%
BAILHACHE, Laura UKIP 6,921 12.0% 8.3%
GUILD, Neil Lab 5,347 9.2% 4.1%
MARTIN, Clive Green 2,630 4.5% -
RIGBY, Mike Ind 2,568 4.4% -
GERMAN, Steve TUSC 118 0.2% -
GAULD, Bruce Ind 96 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 83,221, having a valid vote count of 57,887 and an invalid vote count of 158.

Result declared at 07:09 on 8 May 2015.