Election for the constituency of Eastbourne on 4 July 2024

An election to the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom for the constituency area of Eastbourne, held as part of the general election on 4 July 2024.

Liberal Democrats gain from Conservative by Josh Babarinde with a majority of 12,204 - 26.8% - on a turnout of 62.8%.

An electorate of 72,590, having a valid vote count of 45,605 and an invalid vote count of 159.

Candidates

Name Party Vote Vote share Vote change
BABARINDE, Josh LD 23,742 52.1% 9.2%
ANSELL, Caroline Con 11,538 25.3% -21.8%
ASHDOWN, Mark RUK 6,061 13.3% 10.5%
RICHARDS, Paul Lab / Co-op 2,689 5.9% -1.0%
MUNSON, Mike Green 1,421 3.1% -
GARBUTT, Ian UKIP 154 0.3% -

The writ for this election was issued on 30 May 2024.

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.

This constituency of Eastbourne was established by the 2024 boundary set for England. This election was the first held under that boundary set. Any holds, gains and vote change percentages as a result of this election are based on notional results, which estimate the outcome of the previous election had it been contested on the new boundaries.