Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2017
Paul Chaplin.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Gillingham and Rainham 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 4th of 6 with 1,372 votes (2.8%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehman Chishti✓ elected | Con | 27,091 | 55.4% |
| Andy Stamp | Lab | 17,661 | 36.1% |
| Martin Anthony Cook | — | 2,097 | 4.3% |
| Paul Chaplin | LD | 1,372 | 2.8% |
| Clive Bryn Malcolm Gregory | Green | 520 | 1.1% |
| Roger James Peacock | — | 127 | 0.3% |
Majority 9,430 · 48,868 votes cast.
The seat now
Gillingham and Rainham is represented by Rehman Chishti (Con), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Gillingham and Rainham →
Liberal Democrats in 2017
Paul Chaplin was one of 629 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2017 General Election — 12 won their seats, 617 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →