2005 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley Central: 2005 general election result
Labour won Barnsley Central at the 2005 general election with a majority of 12,732. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,73244.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 47.2%28,615 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,683
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,478 | 61.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 4,746 | 16.6% | |
| Conservative | 3,813 | 13.3% | |
| Others | 2,578 | 9.0% | |
| Valid votes | 28,615 | ||
| Majority | 12,732 | 44.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley Central at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,478 votes (61.1%).
What was the majority in Barnsley Central in 2005?
12,732 votes (44.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Barnsley Central in 2005?
47.2% of the 60,683 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,615 votes).
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