Rayleigh — UK General Election Results
Rayleigh was won by Conservative at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 14,726 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Rayleigh from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Michael Clark (Conservative) | 25,516 | 49.7% | Raymond Ellis (Labour) | 10,684 (20.8 pts) | 74.7% |
| 2001 | Mark Francois (Conservative) | 21,434 | 50.1% | Paul Clark (Labour) | 8,290 (19.4 pts) | 61.0% |
| 2005 | Mark Francois (Conservative) | 25,609 | 55.4% | Julian Ware-Lane (Labour) | 14,726 (31.9 pts) | 64.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Clark | Conservative | 25,516 | 49.7% | Yes |
| Raymond Ellis | Labour | 14,832 | 28.9% | No |
| Sid Cumberland | Liberal Democrat | 10,137 | 19.8% | No |
| Alan Farmer | Liberal | 829 | 1.6% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Francois | Conservative | 21,434 | 50.1% | Yes |
| Paul Clark | Labour | 13,144 | 30.7% | No |
| Geoff Williams | Liberal Democrat | 6,614 | 15.5% | No |
| Colin Morgan | UKIP | 1,581 | 3.7% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Francois | Conservative | 25,609 | 55.4% | Yes |
| Julian Ware-Lane | Labour | 10,883 | 23.6% | No |
| Sid Cumberland | Liberal Democrat | 7,406 | 16.0% | No |
| Janet Davies | UKIP | 2,295 | 5.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Rayleigh has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Rayleigh in the 2005 general election?
Conservative won Rayleigh in 2005 with 25,609 votes (55.4%), a majority of 14,726 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Rayleigh since 1997?
Since 1997, Rayleigh has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Rayleigh?
The closest result on record for Rayleigh was 2001, when Conservative beat Labour by just 8,290 votes (19.4 percentage points).