North East · Former constituency (1997–2005)
Houghton and Washington East
Every general election in Houghton and Washington East since 1997 (until 2005). Latest: Labour, majority 16,065.
2005 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,310 | 64.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,245 | 18.0% | |
| Conservative | 4,772 | 13.8% | |
| Others | 1,367 | 3.9% | |
| Valid votes | 34,694 | ||
| Majority | 16,065 | 46.3% | |
Turnout 51.5% of 67,309 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lab | LD | 16,065 | 46.3 | 51.5% | |
| 2001 | Lab | Con | 19,818 | 58.9 | 49.5% | Lab hold |
| 1997 | Lab | Con | 26,555 | 63.5 | 62.1% |
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 Houghton and Washington East?
Labour won Houghton and Washington East at the 2005 general election with a majority of 16,065.
Which parties have won Houghton and Washington East?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1997: Labour 3.
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