2005 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barnsley East and Mexborough: 2005 general election result
Labour won Barnsley East and Mexborough at the 2005 general election with a majority of 14,125. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,12542.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 49.3%33,026 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,967
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,779 | 62.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,654 | 20.2% | |
| Conservative | 4,853 | 14.7% | |
| Others | 740 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 33,026 | ||
| Majority | 14,125 | 42.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Barnsley East and Mexborough at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,779 votes (62.9%).
What was the majority in Barnsley East and Mexborough in 2005?
14,125 votes (42.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Barnsley East and Mexborough in 2005?
49.3% of the 66,967 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,026 votes).
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