2005 general election · South East
Hastings and Rye: 2005 general election result
Labour won Hastings and Rye at the 2005 general election with a majority of 2,026. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,0264.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.7%43,004 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,205
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,107 | 42.1% | |
| Conservative | 16,081 | 37.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,479 | 15.1% | |
| Others | 2,337 | 5.4% | |
| Valid votes | 43,004 | ||
| Majority | 2,026 | 4.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hastings and Rye at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,107 votes (42.1%).
What was the majority in Hastings and Rye in 2005?
2,026 votes (4.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Hastings and Rye in 2005?
58.7% of the 73,205 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,004 votes).
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