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Including the number of ballot papers verified, turnout and total number of first preference votes.

Total number of ballot papers verified at the conclusion of the first count: 142,127

Turnout in voting area: 44.87%

Total number of first preference votes given for each of the candidates
NameDescriptionNumber of first preference votes
BALDWIN Tom Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 1,876
BARNARD Kay Liberal Democrat 8,078
BRITT Tony Independent 877
DYER Tony Green Party 10,000
FERGUSON George Bristol First 32,375
GARNETT Stoney Independent 1,384
KUDEHINBU Mayor Festus Independent 341
LANGLEY John Independent 367
LUCAS Charle The Conservative Party Candidate 19,617
REES Marvin Johnathan Labour Party 56,729
SAVILLE Paul Anthony Independent 545
TOWNSEND Christine Charlotte Independent 1,010
TURNER Paul Anthony UK Independence Party (UKIP) 7,115

Total number of first preference votes: 140,314

Number of ballot papers rejected
Rejection reasonNumber of rejected ballot papers
(a) ballot papers which do not bear the offical mark 136
(b) ballot papers on which more than one first preference is given 933
(c) ballot papers on which anything is written or marked by which the voter can be identified 14
(d) ballot papers which are unmarked or are void for uncertainty as to the first preference vote. 730

Total number of rejected papers: 1,813

 

Returning officer: Nicola Yates OBE

Date:  Saturday 7 May 2016