By-election
Clacton
By-election · 9 October 2014 · England
Douglas Carswell (UK Independence Party) won the seat, a UKIP gain from Con, with a majority of 12,404 on a 51.1% turnout.
Electorate 69,118 · Valid votes 35,338 · Turnout 51.1%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Carswell | UK Independence Party | 21,113 | 59.8% |
| Giles Walting | Conservative | 8,709 | 24.6% |
| Tim Young | Labour | 3,957 | 11.2% |
| Chris Southall | Green Party | 688 | 2% |
| Andy Graham | Liberal Democrat | 483 | 1.4% |
| Bruce Sizer | Independent | 205 | 0.6% |
| Howling 'Laud' Hope | Official Monster Raving Loony Party | 127 | 0.4% |
| Charlotte Rose | Independent | 56 | 0.2% |
See this constituency & its current MP
Source: UK Parliament election results.