2001 general election · South West
Bridgwater: 2001 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridgwater at the 2001 general election with a majority of 4,987. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,98710.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.4%47,847 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,273
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,354 | 40.5% | +3.5 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 14,367 | 30.0% | −3.6 | |
| Labour | 12,803 | 26.8% | +2.0 | |
| Others | 1,323 | 2.8% | −1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 47,847 | |||
| Majority | 4,987 | 10.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bridgwater at the 2001 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,354 votes (40.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bridgwater in 2001?
4,987 votes (10.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Bridgwater in 2001?
64.4% of the 74,273 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,847 votes).
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