South East · Former constituency (1983–2005)
Medway
Every general election in Medway since 1983 (until 2005). Latest: Labour, majority 213.
2005 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,333 | 42.2% | |
| Conservative | 17,120 | 41.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,152 | 12.5% | |
| Others | 1,488 | 3.6% | |
| Valid votes | 41,093 | ||
| Majority | 213 | 0.5% | |
Turnout 62.7% of 65,522 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Lab | Con | 213 | 0.5 | 62.7% | |
| 2001 | Lab | Con | 3,780 | 9.8 | 59.5% | Lab hold |
| 1997 | Lab | Con | 5,354 | 12.0 | 72.3% | |
| 1992 | Con | Lab | 8,786 | 17.7 | 80.2% | Con hold |
| 1987 | Con | Lab | 9,929 | 21.2 | 73.0% | Con hold |
| 1983 | Con | Lab | 8,656 | 18.8 | 71.7% |
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 Medway?
Labour won Medway at the 2005 general election with a majority of 213.
Which parties have won Medway?
At the 6 general elections held under this name since 1983: Labour 3, Conservative 3.
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