Hastings (UK Parliament constituency)

It was abolished for the 1983 general election, when it was partially replaced by the new Hastings and Rye constituency.

Planta resigned by accepting the office of Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds, causing a by-election.

Brisco resigned by accepting the office of Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds, causing a by-election.

Brassey was appointed a Civil Lord of the Admiralty, requiring a by-election.

The political parties had been making preparations for an election to take place and by the Autumn of 1939, the following candidates had been selected;