Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2017
Bob Russell.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Colchester at the 2017 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 3rd of 5 with 9,087 votes (17.0%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Quince✓ elected | Con | 24,565 | 45.9% |
| Tim Young | Lab | 18,888 | 35.3% |
| Bob Russell | LD | 9,087 | 17.0% |
| Mark Goacher | Green | 828 | 1.6% |
| Robin Rennie | — | 177 | 0.3% |
Majority 5,677 · 53,545 votes cast.
The seat now
Colchester is represented by Will Quince (Con), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Colchester →
Liberal Democrats in 2017
Bob Russell was one of 629 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2017 General Election — 12 won their seats, 617 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →