Here are the most recent election results for the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
Note: Smaller parties may be omitted. The candidate with the largest vote who does not belong to one of the main parties is listed as 'Minor'. Votes listed for 'Other' are calculated by taking the votes from the main parties and 'Minor' away from the total votes cast.
| Name | Rochford and Southend East |
| Region | East of England |
| Current Status | Abolished |
| Election | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Election 2019 | Conservative | |
| Election 2017 | Conservative | |
| Election 2015 | Conservative | |
| Election 2010 | Conservative | |
| Election 2005 (5th Boundary Review) | Conservative | |
| Election 2005 | Conservative | |
| Election 2001 | Conservative | |
| Election 1997 | Conservative | |
View full Election 2019 results.
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 27,063 | 58.66% | +9.95% | |
| Labour | 14,777 | 32.03% | -4.94% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 2,822 | 6.12% | +3.44% | |
| Minor | 1,107 | 2.40% | N/A | |
| Others | 367 | 0.80% | N/A | |
| Majority | 12,286 | 26.63% | - | |
| Turnout | 46,136 | 61.01% | -3.28% | |
| Electorate | 75,624 | - | - | |
| Swing from Labour to Conservative | - | 7.44% | - | |
| Conservative hold | ||||
View full Election 2017 results.
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 23,013 | 48.71% | +2.29% | |
| Labour | 17,465 | 36.96% | +12.28% | |
| Minor | 2,924 | 6.19% | N/A | |
| UKIP | 1,777 | 3.76% | -16.76% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 1,265 | 2.68% | -0.67% | |
| Green | 804 | 1.70% | -3.33% | |
| Majority | 5,548 | 11.74% | - | |
| Turnout | 47,248 | 64.28% | +3.66% | |
| Electorate | 73,501 | - | - | |
| Swing from Conservative to Labour | - | 4.99% | - | |
| Conservative hold | ||||
View full Election 2015 results.
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 20,241 | 46.42% | -0.45% | |
| Labour | 10,765 | 24.69% | +4.37% | |
| UKIP | 8,948 | 20.52% | +14.74% | |
| Green | 2,195 | 5.03% | +3.34% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 1,459 | 3.35% | -16.07% | |
| Majority | 9,476 | 21.73% | - | |
| Turnout | 43,608 | 60.62% | +2.37% | |
| Electorate | 71,935 | - | - | |
| Swing from Conservative to Labour | - | 2.41% | - | |
| Conservative hold | ||||
View full Election 2010 results.
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 19,509 | 46.86% | +1.62% | |
| Labour | 8,459 | 20.32% | -11.40% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 8,084 | 19.42% | +4.54% | |
| UKIP | 2,405 | 5.78% | N/A | |
| Minor | 1,856 | 4.46% | N/A | |
| Green | 707 | 1.70% | N/A | |
| Others | 611 | 1.47% | N/A | |
| Majority | 11,050 | 26.54% | - | |
| Turnout | 41,631 | 58.25% | +2.81% | |
| Electorate | 71,467 | - | - | |
| Swing from Labour to Conservative | - | 6.51% | - | |
| Conservative hold | ||||
View full Election 2005 (5th Boundary Review) results.
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 17,377 | 45.24% | -0.05% | |
| Labour | 12,181 | 31.72% | +0.34% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 5,715 | 14.88% | -0.24% | |
| Others | 3,134 | 8.16% | N/A | |
| Majority | 5,196 | 13.53% | - | |
| Turnout | 38,407 | 55.44% | -0.37% | |
| Electorate | 69,271 | - | - | |
| Swing from Conservative to Labour | - | 0.19% | - | |
| Conservative hold | ||||
View full Election 2005 results.
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 17,874 | 45.29% | -8.27% | |
| Labour | 12,384 | 31.38% | -3.40% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 5,967 | 15.12% | +7.70% | |
| UKIP | 1,913 | 4.85% | N/A | |
| Green | 1,328 | 3.36% | +0.72% | |
| Majority | 5,490 | 13.91% | - | |
| Turnout | 39,466 | 55.82% | +2.31% | |
| Electorate | 70,708 | - | - | |
| Swing from Conservative to Labour | - | 2.44% | - | |
| Conservative hold | ||||
View full Election 2001 results.
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 20,058 | 53.56% | +4.81% | |
| Labour | 13,024 | 34.78% | -4.89% | |
| Liberal Democrat | 2,780 | 7.42% | -2.00% | |
| Green | 990 | 2.64% | N/A | |
| Minor | 600 | 1.60% | N/A | |
| Majority | 7,034 | 18.78% | - | |
| Turnout | 37,452 | 53.51% | -10.37% | |
| Electorate | 69,991 | - | - | |
| Swing from Labour to Conservative | - | 4.85% | - | |
| Conservative hold | ||||
View full Election 1997 results.
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 22,683 | 48.74% | N/A | |
| Labour | 18,458 | 39.66% | N/A | |
| Liberal Democrat | 4,387 | 9.43% | N/A | |
| Minor | 1,007 | 2.16% | N/A | |
| Majority | 4,225 | 9.08% | - | |
| Turnout | 46,535 | 63.88% | N/A | |
| Electorate | 72,848 | - | - | |
| Swing | - | N/A | - | |
| Conservative win | ||||