Independent candidate · stood 2017

Peter Smith.

Stood for Independent in Rayleigh and Wickford 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 2,326 votes (4.2%).

The result in full · 2017 General Election

CandidatePartyVotesShare
Mark Francois✓ electedCon36,91466.7%
Mark DanielsLab13,46424.3%
Peter Smith2,3264.2%
Ron TindallLD1,5572.8%
Paul HillGreen1,0621.9%

Majority 23,450 · 55,323 votes cast.

The seat now

Rayleigh and Wickford is represented by Mark Francois (Con), who won this contest.

See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Rayleigh and Wickford

Source — UK general-election results, Electoral Commission. Beyond the Vote holds the full parliamentary record for sitting MPs; candidates who were not elected have no voting record, speeches or written questions to show.