2001 general election · East of England
Rochford and Southend East: 2001 general election result
The Conservatives won Rochford and Southend East at the 2001 general election with a majority of 7,034. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,03418.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 52.7%37,452 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,005
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,058 | 53.6% | +4.8 | |
| Labour | 13,024 | 34.8% | −4.9 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,780 | 7.4% | −2.0 | |
| Others | 1,590 | 4.3% | +2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 37,452 | |||
| Majority | 7,034 | 18.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rochford and Southend East at the 2001 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,058 votes (53.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Rochford and Southend East in 2001?
7,034 votes (18.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rochford and Southend East in 2001?
52.7% of the 71,005 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,452 votes).
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