2012 Corby by-election

On 15 November 2012, a by-election was held for the UK House of Commons constituency of Corby. The election was held on the same day as by-elections in Cardiff South and Penarth and Manchester Central, the first direct election for the post of Mayor of Bristol, and the first Police and Crime Commissioner elections. Andy Sawford, the Labour Party candidate, won with 48% of the vote. The Conservatives' and Liberal Democrats' vote dropped significantly and UKIP came third with their highest-ever vote in a parliamentary by-election to that date.

2012 Corby by-election

15 November 2012

The Corby seat in the House of Commons.
Elected by simple majority using first past the post. Triggered by resignation of incumbent
Turnout44.8%
  First party Second party Third party
 
Candidate Andy Sawford Christine Emmett Margot Parker
Party Labour Conservative UKIP
Popular vote 17,267 9,476 5,108
Percentage 48.4% 26.6% 14.3%
Swing 9.8% 15.6% New party

MP before election

Louise Mensch
Conservative

Subsequent MP

Andy Sawford
Labour

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