2001 general election · East of England
South West Bedfordshire: 2001 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Bedfordshire at the 2001 general election with a majority of 776. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7761.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.1%43,854 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,666
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,477 | 42.1% | +1.4 | |
| Labour | 17,701 | 40.4% | −0.1 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,473 | 14.8% | +0.5 | |
| Others | 1,203 | 2.7% | −1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 43,854 | |||
| Majority | 776 | 1.8% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South West Bedfordshire at the 2001 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,477 votes (42.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South West Bedfordshire in 2001?
776 votes (1.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Bedfordshire in 2001?
62.1% of the 70,666 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,854 votes).
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