2005 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh East: 2005 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh East at the 2005 general election with a majority of 6,202. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,20215.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.1%39,709 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,970
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,899 | 40.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,697 | 24.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,760 | 17.0% | |
| Conservative | 4,093 | 10.3% | |
| Others | 3,260 | 8.2% | |
| Valid votes | 39,709 | ||
| Majority | 6,202 | 15.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh East at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,899 votes (40.0%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh East in 2005?
6,202 votes (15.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh East in 2005?
61.1% of the 64,970 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,709 votes).
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