2001 general election · South West
East Devon: 2001 general election result
The Conservatives won East Devon at the 2001 general election with a majority of 8,195. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,19517.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%47,837 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,542
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,681 | 47.4% | +4.0 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 14,486 | 30.3% | +1.2 | |
| Labour | 7,974 | 16.7% | −1.0 | |
| Others | 2,696 | 5.6% | −4.2 | |
| Valid votes | 47,837 | |||
| Majority | 8,195 | 17.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won East Devon at the 2001 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,681 votes (47.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in East Devon in 2001?
8,195 votes (17.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in East Devon in 2001?
68.8% of the 69,542 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,837 votes).
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