Independent candidate · stood 2017
Caroline Shearer.
Stood for Independent in Clacton 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 6th of 8 with 449 votes (1.0%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Watling✓ elected | Con | 27,031 | 61.2% |
| Tasha Osben | Lab | 11,203 | 25.4% |
| Paul Oakley | — | 3,357 | 7.6% |
| David Grace | LD | 887 | 2.0% |
| Chris Southall | Green | 719 | 1.6% |
| Caroline Shearer | Ind | 449 | 1.0% |
| Robin Tilbrook | — | 289 | 0.7% |
| Nick Martin | Ind | 210 | 0.5% |
Majority 15,828 · 44,145 votes cast.
The seat now
Clacton is represented by Giles Watling (Con), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Clacton →
Independent in 2017
Caroline Shearer was one of 187 Independent candidates at the 2017 General Election — 1 won their seats, 186 did not. See the Independent →