South East · Former constituency (1955–1979)
Rye
Every general election in Rye since 1955 (until 1979). Latest: Conservative, majority 23,078.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,516 | 62.7% | |
| Liberal | 12,438 | 22.0% | |
| Labour | 6,852 | 12.1% | |
| Others | 1,819 | 3.2% | |
| Valid votes | 56,625 | ||
| Majority | 23,078 | 40.8% | |
Con hold Turnout 77.1% of 73,416 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Con | Lib | 23,078 | 40.8 | 77.1% | Con hold |
| October 1974 | Con | Lib | 15,683 | 29.2 | 74.2% | Con hold |
| February 1974 | Con | Lib | 16,135 | 27.8 | 80.8% | |
| 1970 | Con | Lab | 23,269 | 46.3 | 73.9% | Con hold |
| 1966 | Con | Lib | 17,099 | 37.0 | 75.7% | Con hold |
| 1964 | Con | Lib | 16,976 | 37.3 | 77.4% | Con hold |
| 1959 | Con | Lib | 19,916 | 47.0 | 77.6% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 17,940 | 45.9 | 73.4% |
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 Rye?
The Conservatives won Rye at the 1979 general election with a majority of 23,078.
Which parties have won Rye?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1955: Conservative 8.
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