2001 general election · South West
North Dorset: 2001 general election result
The Conservatives won North Dorset at the 2001 general election with a majority of 3,797. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,7977.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.3%47,821 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,140
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,314 | 46.7% | +2.4 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 18,517 | 38.7% | −0.4 | |
| Labour | 5,334 | 11.2% | +0.9 | |
| Others | 1,656 | 3.5% | −2.9 | |
| Valid votes | 47,821 | |||
| Majority | 3,797 | 7.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Dorset at the 2001 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,314 votes (46.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in North Dorset in 2001?
3,797 votes (7.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in North Dorset in 2001?
66.3% of the 72,140 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,821 votes).
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