South East · Former constituency (1950–1970)
Bournemouth East and Christchurch
Every general election in Bournemouth East and Christchurch since 1950 (until 1970). Latest: Conservative, majority 20,510.
1970 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,104 | 62.4% | |
| Labour | 10,594 | 21.2% | |
| Liberal | 8,182 | 16.4% | |
| Valid votes | 49,880 | ||
| Majority | 20,510 | 41.1% | |
Con hold Turnout 70.8% of 70,448 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Con | Lab | 20,510 | 41.1 | 70.8% | Con hold |
| 1966 | Con | Lab | 14,449 | 29.9 | 74.7% | Con hold |
| 1964 | Con | Lab | 16,405 | 34.5 | 74.7% | Con hold |
| 1959 | Con | Lab | 19,792 | 42.5 | 76.7% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 18,498 | 42.2 | 75.5% | |
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 17,588 | 38.2 | 80.8% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 14,887 | 31.6 | 85.0% |
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 Bournemouth East and Christchurch?
The Conservatives won Bournemouth East and Christchurch at the 1970 general election with a majority of 20,510.
Which parties have won Bournemouth East and Christchurch?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 7.
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