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Election for the constituency of Eastbourne on 8 June 2017

An election to the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Eastbourne, held as part of the general election on 8 June 2017.

Liberal Democrats gain from Conservative by Stephen Lloyd with a majority of 1,609 - 2.8% - on a turnout of 72.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
LLOYD, Stephen LD 26,924 46.9% 8.7%
ANSELL, Caroline Con 25,315 44.1% 4.5%
LAMBERT, Jake Lab 4,671 8.1% 0.3%
HOUGH, Alex Green 510 0.9% -1.7%

Under section 13(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1985, a candidate gaining 5% or less of the vote share will forfeit their deposit.

An electorate of 78,754, having a valid vote count of 57,420 and an invalid vote count of 91.

Result declared at 03:29 on 9 June 2017.