Yorkshire and the Humber · Former constituency (1997–2005)
Barnsley East and Mexborough
Every general election in Barnsley East and Mexborough since 1997 (until 2005). Latest: Labour, majority 14,125.
2005 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,779 | 62.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,654 | 20.2% | |
| Conservative | 4,853 | 14.7% | |
| Others | 740 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 33,026 | ||
| Majority | 14,125 | 42.8% | |
Turnout 49.3% of 66,967 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lab | LD | 14,125 | 42.8 | 49.3% | |
| 2001 | Lab | LD | 16,789 | 51.6 | 49.5% | Lab hold |
| 1997 | Lab | Con | 26,763 | 61.8 | 63.6% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Barnsley East and Mexborough?
Labour won Barnsley East and Mexborough at the 2005 general election with a majority of 14,125.
Which parties have won Barnsley East and Mexborough?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1997: Labour 3.
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