2005 general election · Scotland
Banff and Buchan: 2005 general election result
The SNP won Banff and Buchan at the 2005 general election with a majority of 11,837. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Scottish National PartyScottish National Party
- Majority
- 11,83731.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 56.7%37,216 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,684
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish National Party Won | 19,044 | 51.2% | |
| Conservative | 7,207 | 19.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,952 | 13.3% | |
| Labour | 4,476 | 12.0% | |
| Others | 1,537 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 37,216 | ||
| Majority | 11,837 | 31.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Banff and Buchan at the 2005 general election?
The Scottish National Party candidate won with 19,044 votes (51.2%).
What was the majority in Banff and Buchan in 2005?
11,837 votes (31.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Banff and Buchan in 2005?
56.7% of the 65,684 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,216 votes).
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