2005 general election · South East
Canterbury: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Canterbury at the 2005 general election with a majority of 7,471. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,47115.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.4%47,587 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,642
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,113 | 44.4% | |
| Labour | 13,642 | 28.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,059 | 21.1% | |
| Others | 2,773 | 5.8% | |
| Valid votes | 47,587 | ||
| Majority | 7,471 | 15.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Canterbury at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,113 votes (44.4%).
What was the majority in Canterbury in 2005?
7,471 votes (15.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Canterbury in 2005?
66.4% of the 71,642 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,587 votes).
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