North West · Former constituency (1983–2005)
Chester, City of
Every general election in Chester, City of since 1983 (until 2005). Latest: Labour, majority 915.
2005 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,458 | 38.9% | |
| Conservative | 16,543 | 36.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,818 | 21.9% | |
| Others | 1,084 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 44,903 | ||
| Majority | 915 | 2.0% | |
Turnout — of 69,175 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lab | Con | 915 | 2.0 | — | |
| 2001 | Lab | Con | 6,894 | 15.4 | — | |
| 1997 | Lab | Con | 10,553 | 18.8 | — | |
| 1992 | Con | Lab | 1,101 | 2.1 | — | |
| 1987 | Con | Lab | 4,855 | 9.2 | — | |
| 1983 | Con | Lab | 9,099 | 18.9 | — |
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 Chester, City of?
Labour won Chester, City of at the 2005 general election with a majority of 915.
Which parties have won Chester, City of?
At the 6 general elections held under this name since 1983: Labour 3, Conservative 3.
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