Independent candidate · stood 2015
Mike Rigby.
Stood for Independent in Taunton Deane at the 2015 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 2,568 votes (4.4%).
The result in full · 2015 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Pow✓ elected | Con | 27,849 | 48.1% |
| Rachel Gilmour | LD | 12,358 | 21.4% |
| Laura Bailhache | — | 6,921 | 12.0% |
| Neil Guild | Lab | 5,347 | 9.2% |
| Clive Martin | Green | 2,630 | 4.5% |
| Mike Rigby | Ind | 2,568 | 4.4% |
| Steve German | — | 118 | 0.2% |
| Bruce Gauld | Ind | 96 | 0.2% |
Majority 15,491 · 57,887 votes cast.
The seat now
Taunton Deane is represented by Rebecca Pow (Con), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Taunton Deane →
Independent in 2015
Mike Rigby was one of 173 Independent candidates at the 2015 General Election — 1 won their seats, 172 did not. See the Independent →