2001 general election · South West
Mid Dorset and North Poole: 2001 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Mid Dorset and North Poole at the 2001 general election with a majority of 384 (LD gain from Con). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 3840.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.6%43,718 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,675
- Result
- LD gain from Con
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 18,358 | 42.0% | +2.7 | |
| Conservative | 17,974 | 41.1% | +0.4 | |
| Labour | 6,765 | 15.5% | −0.3 | |
| Others | 621 | 1.4% | −2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 43,718 | |||
| Majority | 384 | 0.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Mid Dorset and North Poole at the 2001 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 18,358 votes (42.0%). Result: LD gain from Con.
What was the majority in Mid Dorset and North Poole in 2001?
384 votes (0.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Mid Dorset and North Poole in 2001?
65.6% of the 66,675 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,718 votes).
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