2005 general election · South East
Eastbourne: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Eastbourne at the 2005 general election with a majority of 1,124. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,1242.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.7%48,392 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,438
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,033 | 43.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 19,909 | 41.1% | |
| Labour | 5,268 | 10.9% | |
| Others | 2,182 | 4.5% | |
| Valid votes | 48,392 | ||
| Majority | 1,124 | 2.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Eastbourne at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,033 votes (43.5%).
What was the majority in Eastbourne in 2005?
1,124 votes (2.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Eastbourne in 2005?
68.7% of the 70,438 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,392 votes).
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