South East · Former constituency (1974–1979)
Thanet East
Every general election in Thanet East since 1974 (until 1979). Latest: Conservative, majority 10,239.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,367 | 57.2% | |
| Labour | 10,128 | 28.4% | |
| Liberal | 4,755 | 13.4% | |
| Others | 376 | 1.1% | |
| Valid votes | 35,626 | ||
| Majority | 10,239 | 28.7% | |
Con hold Turnout 72.7% of 48,989 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Con | Lab | 10,239 | 28.7 | 72.7% | Con hold |
| October 1974 | Con | Lab | 4,503 | 13.1 | 71.6% | Con hold |
| February 1974 | Con | Lab | 6,597 | 17.2 | 80.5% |
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 Thanet East?
The Conservatives won Thanet East at the 1979 general election with a majority of 10,239.
Which parties have won Thanet East?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1974: Conservative 3.
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