2005 general election · East of England
Colchester: 2005 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Colchester at the 2005 general election with a majority of 6,277. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,27714.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.7%44,899 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,796
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 21,145 | 47.1% | |
| Conservative | 14,868 | 33.1% | |
| Labour | 8,886 | 19.8% | |
| Valid votes | 44,899 | ||
| Majority | 6,277 | 14.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Colchester at the 2005 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 21,145 votes (47.1%).
What was the majority in Colchester in 2005?
6,277 votes (14.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Colchester in 2005?
57.7% of the 77,796 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,899 votes).
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