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Election for the constituency of Hastings and Rye on 8 June 2017

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

Conservative hold by Amber Rudd with a majority of 346 - 0.6% - on a turnout of 69.9%.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
RUDD, Amber Con 25,668 46.9% 2.3%
CHOWNEY, Peter Lab 25,322 46.2% 11.1%
PERRY, Nicholas LD 1,885 3.4% 0.3%
SHERIDAN, Michael UKIP 1,479 2.7% -10.6%
WILSON, Nicholas Ind 412 0.8% -

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 78,319, having a valid vote count of 54,766 and an invalid vote count of 97.

Result declared at 04:56 on 9 June 2017.