2005 general election · North West
Ashton under Lyne: 2005 general election result
Labour won Ashton under Lyne at the 2005 general election with a majority of 13,952. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,95237.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 51.6%36,967 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,654
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,211 | 57.4% | |
| Conservative | 7,259 | 19.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,108 | 13.8% | |
| Others | 3,389 | 9.2% | |
| Valid votes | 36,967 | ||
| Majority | 13,952 | 37.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Ashton under Lyne at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,211 votes (57.4%).
What was the majority in Ashton under Lyne in 2005?
13,952 votes (37.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ashton under Lyne in 2005?
51.6% of the 71,654 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,967 votes).
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