2012 Corby by-election
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The Corby seat in the House of Commons. Elected by simple majority using first past the post. Triggered by resignation of incumbent | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turnout | 44.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.