South East · Former constituency (1918–1951)
Sussex (East) Eastbourne
Every general election in Sussex (East) Eastbourne since 1918 (until 1951). Latest: Conservative, majority 20,061.
1951 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 39,278 | 67.2% | |
| Labour | 19,217 | 32.9% | |
| Valid votes | 58,495 | ||
| Majority | 20,061 | 34.3% | |
Con hold Turnout 81.9% of 71,398 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Con | Lab | 20,061 | 34.3 | 81.9% | Con hold |
| 1950 | Con | Lab | 17,121 | 28.8 | 85.1% | |
| 1945 | Con | Lab | 5,536 | 16.2 | 77.2% | |
| 1935 | Con | — | unopposed | — | — | Con hold |
| 1931 | Con | Lab | 25,861 | 70.6 | 71.9% | Con hold |
| 1929 | Con | Lab | 9,953 | 27.3 | 74.5% | Con hold |
| 1924 | Con | Lib | 13,365 | 51.7 | 77.6% | Con hold |
| 1923 | Con | Lib | 1,880 | 7.6 | 77.0% | Con hold |
| 1922 | Con | Lib | 5,051 | 20.9 | 77.2% | Con hold |
| 1918 | Con | Lab | 6,716 | 37.6 | 59.8% |
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 Sussex (East) Eastbourne?
The Conservatives won Sussex (East) Eastbourne at the 1951 general election with a majority of 20,061.
Which parties have won Sussex (East) Eastbourne?
At the 10 general elections held under this name since 1918: Conservative 10.
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