2005 general election · North West
Chorley: 2005 general election result
Labour won Chorley at the 2005 general election with a majority of 7,625. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,62515.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 62.3%49,569 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,543
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,131 | 50.7% | |
| Conservative | 17,506 | 35.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,932 | 14.0% | |
| Valid votes | 49,569 | ||
| Majority | 7,625 | 15.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Chorley at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,131 votes (50.7%).
What was the majority in Chorley in 2005?
7,625 votes (15.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Chorley in 2005?
62.3% of the 79,543 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,569 votes).
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