Bridgend: 2005 general election result
Labour won Bridgend at the 2005 general election with a majority of 6,523. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,52317.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 59.3%37,859 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,795
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,410 | 43.4% | |
| Conservative | 9,887 | 26.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,949 | 21.0% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,527 | 6.7% | |
| Others | 1,086 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 37,859 | ||
| Majority | 6,523 | 17.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bridgend at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,410 votes (43.4%).
What was the majority in Bridgend in 2005?
6,523 votes (17.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Bridgend in 2005?
59.3% of the 63,795 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,859 votes).
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