2005 general election · East of England
Bury St Edmunds: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury St Edmunds at the 2005 general election with a majority of 9,930. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,93018.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.0%52,619 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,579
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,332 | 46.2% | |
| Labour | 14,402 | 27.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,423 | 19.8% | |
| Others | 3,462 | 6.6% | |
| Valid votes | 52,619 | ||
| Majority | 9,930 | 18.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Bury St Edmunds at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,332 votes (46.2%).
What was the majority in Bury St Edmunds in 2005?
9,930 votes (18.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bury St Edmunds in 2005?
67.0% of the 78,579 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,619 votes).
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