2005 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh South West: 2005 general election result
Labour won Edinburgh South West at the 2005 general election with a majority of 7,242. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 7,24216.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.8%43,926 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,786
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,476 | 39.8% | |
| Conservative | 10,234 | 23.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,252 | 21.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,654 | 10.6% | |
| Others | 2,310 | 5.3% | |
| Valid votes | 43,926 | ||
| Majority | 7,242 | 16.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh South West at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,476 votes (39.8%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh South West in 2005?
7,242 votes (16.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh South West in 2005?
64.8% of the 67,786 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,926 votes).
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