Election for the constituency of Lewes on 12 December 2019

An election to the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Lewes, held as part of the general election on 12 December 2019.

Conservative hold by Maria Caulfield with a majority of 2,457 - 4.5% - on a turnout of 76.7%.

An electorate of 71,503, having a valid vote count of 54,851 and an invalid vote count of 144.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
CAULFIELD, Maria Con 26,268 47.9% -1.6%
HENMAN, Oli LD 23,811 43.4% 4.1%
CHAPPELL, Kate Lab 3,206 5.8% -5.3%
DENIS, Johnny Green 1,453 2.6% -
CRAGG, Paul Ind 113 0.2% -

The writ for this election was issued on 5 November 2019.

Result declared at 05:06 on 13 December 2019. Declarations times do not form part of election declarations and should be regarded as indicative rather than official.

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.