Tories see off UKIP threat.

The Conservatives held on to Tunbridge Wells East, but with a much reduced majority and percentage of the vote. An excellent performance in the circumstances.  Poor turnout probably helped the Conservatives who will be delighted that the UKIP juggernaut has been checked.

Election results for Tunbridge Wells East (Wards: Pembury, Sherwood, St James')

Kent County Council By-Election - Thursday, 14th June, 2012

• Status: Published

By-Election for Tunbridge Wells East (Kent County Council Division)

Tunbridge Wells East (Wards: Pembury, Sherwood, St James') - results

Election Candidate	Party	Votes	%
James Tansley	Conservative	1171	32%	Elected
Councillor David Neve	Liberal Democrats	1022	28%	Not elected
Christopher Pierce David Hoare	UK Independence Party	1000	28%	Not elected
Ian Patrick Carvell	Labour	321	9%	Not elected
Hazel Frances Dawe	Green Party	109	3%	Not elected

Voting Summary

Details	Number
Seats	1
Total votes	3623
Electorate	13250
Num. ballot papers issued	3623
Turnout	27%

Share of the votes (%)

James Tansley	32%	Elected
Councillor David Neve	28%	Not elected
Christopher Pierce David Hoare	28%	Not elected
Ian Patrick Carvell	9%	Not elected
Hazel Frances Dawe	3%	Not elected