2005 general election · North West
Blackpool South: 2005 general election result
Labour won Blackpool South at the 2005 general election with a majority of 7,922. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,92220.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 51.6%38,342 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,246
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,375 | 50.5% | |
| Conservative | 11,453 | 29.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,552 | 14.5% | |
| Others | 1,962 | 5.1% | |
| Valid votes | 38,342 | ||
| Majority | 7,922 | 20.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool South at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,375 votes (50.5%).
What was the majority in Blackpool South in 2005?
7,922 votes (20.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Blackpool South in 2005?
51.6% of the 74,246 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,342 votes).
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