Election results for Cheriton Sandgate & Hythe East

 Liberal Democrat Win Tim Prater was elected with a majority of 1%. A total of 6034 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 40% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
Tim Prater	Liberal Democrat	2051	34%	Elected	-7%
Gary Burton	Reform UK	1987	33%	Not elected	n/a
Rory Love	Conservative	973	16%	Outgoing	-26%
Momtaz Khanom	Green Party	595	10%	Not elected	n/a
Alex Davies	Labour	428	7%	Not elected	n/a