Who won the Hastings and Rye constituency election in 2015?

Conservative held Hastings and Rye constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 4,796 votes (9.4%). Turnout was 67.8%.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Hastings and Rye in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Hastings and Rye — 2015 General Election Result

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CON HOLD: Hastings and Rye — 2015 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Hastings and Rye constituency on 7 May 2015. The Conservative majority was 4,796 votes (9.4%). Turnout was 67.8%.

Previous Results — Hastings and Rye Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	CON	4,043	67.4%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	CON	346	69.9%	0.0%
6 May 2010 general	CON	1,993	64.7%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Hastings and Rye Constituency

Who won the Hastings and Rye constituency election in 2015?: Conservative held Hastings and Rye constituency at the 7 May 2015 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 4,796 votes (9.4%). Turnout was 67.8%.
What does swing mean in UK elections?: Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Hastings and Rye in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.