Independent candidate · stood 2017

Richard Bingley.

Stood for Independent in Braintree 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 5 with 1,835 votes (3.5%).

The result in full · 2017 General Election

CandidatePartyVotesShare
James Cleverly✓ electedCon32,87362.8%
Malcolm FinckenLab14,45127.6%
Peter TurnerLD2,2514.3%
Richard Bingley1,8353.5%
Thomas PashbyGreen9161.8%

Majority 18,422 · 52,326 votes cast.

The seat now

Braintree is represented by James Cleverly (Con), who won this contest.

See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Braintree

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.