East of England · Former constituency (1997–2005)
Rayleigh
Every general election in Rayleigh since 1997 (until 2005). Latest: Conservative, majority 14,726.
2005 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,609 | 55.4% | |
| Labour | 10,883 | 23.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,406 | 16.0% | |
| Others | 2,295 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 46,193 | ||
| Majority | 14,726 | 31.9% | |
Turnout 64.3% of 71,826 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Con | Lab | 14,726 | 31.9 | 64.3% | |
| 2001 | Con | Lab | 8,290 | 19.4 | 60.5% | Con hold |
| 1997 | Con | Lab | 10,684 | 20.8 | 74.3% |
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 Rayleigh?
The Conservatives won Rayleigh at the 2005 general election with a majority of 14,726.
Which parties have won Rayleigh?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1997: Conservative 3.
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