2005 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh West: 2005 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Edinburgh West at the 2005 general election with a majority of 13,600. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 13,60030.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.1%45,265 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,496
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 22,417 | 49.5% | |
| Conservative | 8,817 | 19.5% | |
| Labour | 8,433 | 18.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,124 | 9.1% | |
| Others | 1,474 | 3.3% | |
| Valid votes | 45,265 | ||
| Majority | 13,600 | 30.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh West at the 2005 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 22,417 votes (49.5%).
What was the majority in Edinburgh West in 2005?
13,600 votes (30.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh West in 2005?
68.1% of the 66,496 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,265 votes).
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