East of England · Former constituency (1918–1974)
Isle of Ely
Every general election in Isle of Ely since 1918 (until 1974). Latest: Liberal, majority 8,347.
February 1974 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 27,647 | 49.0% | |
| Conservative | 19,300 | 34.2% | |
| Labour | 9,478 | 16.8% | |
| Valid votes | 56,425 | ||
| Majority | 8,347 | 14.8% | |
Turnout 83.1% of 67,884 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1974 | Lib | Con | 8,347 | 14.8 | 83.1% | |
| 1951 | Ind Con | Lab | 6,404 | 13.9 | 75.9% | Ind Con gain from Con |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 4,963 | 10.4 | 79.6% | |
| 1945 | Con | Lab | 2,321 | 6.0 | 67.8% | |
| 1935 | Lib | Con | 699 | 2.0 | 66.0% | Lib hold |
| 1931 | Lib | Oth | 13,849 | 43.1 | 63.2% | Lib hold |
| 1929 | Lib | Con | 2,483 | 6.8 | 75.0% | Lib gain from Con |
| 1924 | Con | Lib | 1,963 | 6.8 | 75.7% | Con gain from Lib |
| 1923 | Lib | Con | 467 | 1.8 | 68.1% | Lib gain from Con |
| 1922 | Con | Nat Lib | 6,193 | 23.3 | 72.0% | Con gain from Co Lib |
| 1918 | Co Lib | — | unopposed | — | — |
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 Isle of Ely?
The Liberals won Isle of Ely at the February 1974 general election with a majority of 8,347.
Which parties have won Isle of Ely?
At the 11 general elections held under this name since 1918: Liberal 5, Conservative 4, Independent Conservative 1, Coalition Liberal 1.
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