East of England · Former constituency (1974–2005)
Basildon
Every general election in Basildon since 1974 (until 2005). Latest: Labour, majority 3,142.
2005 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,720 | 43.4% | |
| Conservative | 15,578 | 36.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,473 | 10.4% | |
| Others | 4,370 | 10.1% | |
| Valid votes | 43,141 | ||
| Majority | 3,142 | 7.3% | |
Turnout 58.3% of 73,987 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lab | Con | 3,142 | 7.3 | 58.3% | |
| 2001 | Lab | Con | 7,738 | 18.9 | 55.1% | Lab hold |
| 1997 | Lab | Con | 13,280 | 25.0 | 72.0% | |
| 1992 | Con | Lab | 1,480 | 2.8 | 79.6% | Con hold |
| 1987 | Con | Lab | 2,649 | 5.3 | 73.3% | Con hold |
| 1983 | Con | Lab | 1,379 | 3.1 | 68.0% | |
| 1979 | Con | Lab | 5,180 | 6.4 | 78.0% | Con gain from Lab |
| October 1974 | Lab | Con | 10,551 | 15.6 | 73.8% | Lab hold |
| February 1974 | Lab | Con | 10,667 | 14.4 | 82.0% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Basildon?
Labour won Basildon at the 2005 general election with a majority of 3,142.
Which parties have won Basildon?
At the 9 general elections held under this name since 1974: Labour 5, Conservative 4.
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