Election for the constituency of Richmond (Yorks) on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Richmond (Yorks), held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Conservative hold by Rishi Sunak with a majority of 23,108 - 40.5% - on a turnout of 70.5%.

An electorate of 80,905, having a valid vote count of 57,013 and an invalid vote count of 135.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
SUNAK, Rishi Con 36,458 63.9% 12.6%
PERRY, Dan Lab 13,350 23.4% 10.2%
ABEL, Tobie LD 3,360 5.9% -0.5%
PEARSON, Chris Yrks 2,106 3.7% -
YORKE, Fiona Green 1,739 3.1% -1.2%

The writ for this election was issued on 3 May 2017.

Result declared at 03:58 on 9 June 2017. 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.