2005 general election · Scotland
East Lothian: 2005 general election result
Labour won East Lothian at the 2005 general election with a majority of 7,620. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,62016.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.6%45,776 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,856
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,983 | 41.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 11,363 | 24.8% | |
| Conservative | 7,315 | 16.0% | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,995 | 13.1% | |
| Others | 2,120 | 4.6% | |
| Valid votes | 45,776 | ||
| Majority | 7,620 | 16.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won East Lothian at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,983 votes (41.5%).
What was the majority in East Lothian in 2005?
7,620 votes (16.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in East Lothian in 2005?
64.6% of the 70,856 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,776 votes).
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