Previous general elections in the UK

On what dates did previous general elections take place?

The 2019 general election - polling day was 12 December 2019

The 2017 general election - polling day was 8 June 2017

The 2015 general election - polling day was 7 May 2015

The following notes produced by the House of Commons Library give dates for UK parliamentary general elections in the past.

• Election timetables and dates of elections since 1918 
• General election dates 1832-2005

When was the last time two general elections were held in one year?

1974. The first general election was on Thursday 28 February 1974, the second on Thursday 10 October 1974.

Where can I find the results of previous general elections?

The House of Commons Library has published the results of general elections from 2010 to date and byelections from 2015 to 2024 at: Election results - House of Commons Library

General election results from 1918 to 2019 are published at: General election results from 1918 to 2019 - House of Commons Library

See also:

• UK election statistics: 1918-2023: A century of elections
• General election 2019 (12 December 2019) - Commons Library briefing
• General election 2017 (8 June 2017): Commons Library briefing
• General election 2015 (7 May 2015): Commons Library briefing
• General election 2010 (6 May 2010): Commons Library briefing
• General election 2005 (5 May 2005): Commons Library briefing
• General election Results 7 June 2001: Commons Library briefing
• General election Results 1 May 1997: Commons Library briefing
• General election results 9 April 1992: House of Commons Information Office Factsheet
• General election results 11 June 1987: House of Commons Information Office Factsheet
• General election results 9 June 1983: House of Commons Information Office Factsheet

The Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission publishes the official results of elections in the United Kingdom.

• Electoral Commission: previous UK general elections (external site)

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