2005 general election · South East
Folkestone and Hythe: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Folkestone and Hythe at the 2005 general election with a majority of 11,680. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,68024.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.3%48,503 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,970
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,161 | 53.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 14,481 | 29.9% | |
| Labour | 6,053 | 12.5% | |
| Others | 1,808 | 3.7% | |
| Valid votes | 48,503 | ||
| Majority | 11,680 | 24.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Folkestone and Hythe at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,161 votes (53.9%).
What was the majority in Folkestone and Hythe in 2005?
11,680 votes (24.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Folkestone and Hythe in 2005?
69.3% of the 69,970 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,503 votes).
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