2001 general election · South East
Folkestone and Hythe: 2001 general election result
The Conservatives won Folkestone and Hythe at the 2001 general election with a majority of 5,907. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,90712.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.1%45,855 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,585
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,645 | 45.0% | +6.0 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 14,738 | 32.1% | +5.3 | |
| Labour | 9,260 | 20.2% | −4.7 | |
| Others | 1,212 | 2.6% | −6.6 | |
| Valid votes | 45,855 | |||
| Majority | 5,907 | 12.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Folkestone and Hythe at the 2001 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,645 votes (45.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Folkestone and Hythe in 2001?
5,907 votes (12.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Folkestone and Hythe in 2001?
64.1% of the 71,585 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,855 votes).
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