Election for the constituency of Taunton Deane on 8 June 2017

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

Conservative hold by Rebecca Pow with a majority of 15,887 - 25.2% - on a turnout of 73.8%.

An electorate of 85,457, having a valid vote count of 63,053 and an invalid vote count of 99.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
POW, Rebecca Con 33,333 52.9% 4.8%
AMOS, Gideon LD 17,446 27.7% 6.3%
JEVON, Martin Lab 9,689 15.4% 6.1%
DIMMICK, Alan UKIP 1,434 2.3% -9.7%
MARTIN, Clive Green 1,151 1.8% -2.7%

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

Result declared at 04:31 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.