2001 general election · South West
West Dorset: 2001 general election result
The Conservatives won West Dorset at the 2001 general election with a majority of 1,414. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,4142.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.5%49,571 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,291
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,126 | 44.6% | +3.5 | |
| Liberal Democrats | 20,712 | 41.8% | +4.1 | |
| Labour | 6,733 | 13.6% | −4.1 | |
| Valid votes | 49,571 | |||
| Majority | 1,414 | 2.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1997 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Dorset at the 2001 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,126 votes (44.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in West Dorset in 2001?
1,414 votes (2.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in West Dorset in 2001?
69.5% of the 71,291 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,571 votes).
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