Taunton Deane — UK General Election Results
Taunton Deane was won by Conservative at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 11,700 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Taunton Deane from 2010 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2010–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jeremy Browne (Liberal Democrat) | 28,531 | 49.1% | Mark Formosa (Conservative) | 3,993 (6.9 pts) | 70.6% |
| 2015 | Rebecca Pow (Conservative) | 27,849 | 48.1% | Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat) | 15,491 (26.8 pts) | 69.7% |
| 2017 | Rebecca Pow (Conservative) | 33,333 | 52.9% | Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat) | 15,887 (25.2 pts) | 73.9% |
| 2019 | Rebecca Pow (Conservative) | 34,164 | 53.6% | Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat) | 11,700 (18.4 pts) | 72.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Browne | Liberal Democrat | 28,531 | 49.1% | Yes |
| Mark Formosa | Conservative | 24,538 | 42.2% | No |
| Martin Jevon | Labour | 2,967 | 5.1% | No |
| Tony McIntyre | UKIP | 2,114 | 3.6% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Pow | Conservative | 27,849 | 48.1% | Yes |
| Rachel Gilmour | Liberal Democrat | 12,358 | 21.3% | No |
| Laura Bailhache | UKIP | 6,921 | 12.0% | No |
| Neil Guild | Labour | 5,347 | 9.2% | No |
| Clive Martin | Green | 2,630 | 4.5% | No |
| Mike Rigby | Independent | 2,568 | 4.4% | No |
| Steve German | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 118 | 0.2% | No |
| Bruce Gauld | Independent | 96 | 0.2% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Pow | Conservative | 33,333 | 52.9% | Yes |
| Gideon Amos | Liberal Democrat | 17,446 | 27.7% | No |
| Martin Jevon | Labour | 9,689 | 15.4% | No |
| Alan Dimmick | UKIP | 1,434 | 2.3% | No |
| Clive Martin | Green | 1,151 | 1.8% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Pow | Conservative | 34,164 | 53.6% | Yes |
| Gideon Amos | Liberal Democrat | 22,464 | 35.2% | No |
| Liam Canham | Labour | 4,715 | 7.4% | No |
| John Hunt | Independent | 2,390 | 3.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Taunton Deane has been contested at 4 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal Democrat, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Taunton Deane in the 2019 general election?
Conservative won Taunton Deane in 2019 with 34,164 votes (53.6%), a majority of 11,700 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Taunton Deane since 2010?
Since 2010, Taunton Deane has been won by: Conservative, Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in Taunton Deane?
The closest result on record for Taunton Deane was 2010, when Liberal Democrat beat Conservative by just 3,993 votes (6.9 percentage points).