For the history of the administrative structure of Brighton and Hove see the Administration section.

Brighton and Hove was a single constituency from 1832 to 1950, returning two members. The city currently comprises three parliamentary seats: Brighton Kemp Town, Brighton Pavilion and Hove. These results are complete.
      For local government it is divided into wards. These are reviewed and changed periodically.
      For European Parliamentary elections the city was part of the South-east England multi-member constituency.
      For Police and Crime Commissioner elections, the city is part of the Sussex police area.

UK parliamentary elections
From 1265
Knights of the Shire
From 1832 to 2010
      1832-1895
      1900-1945
      1950-2010:
              Brighton Kemptown
              Brighton Pavilion
              Hove

European elections

Local council elections

Police and Crime Commissioner

Referendums
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