2005 general election · South West
Bridgwater: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridgwater at the 2005 general election with a majority of 8,469. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,46917.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 63.7%48,109 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,538
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,240 | 44.2% | |
| Labour | 12,771 | 26.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,940 | 22.7% | |
| Others | 3,158 | 6.6% | |
| Valid votes | 48,109 | ||
| Majority | 8,469 | 17.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bridgwater at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,240 votes (44.2%).
What was the majority in Bridgwater in 2005?
8,469 votes (17.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bridgwater in 2005?
63.7% of the 75,538 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,109 votes).
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