2005 general election · South West
Forest of Dean: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Forest of Dean at the 2005 general election with a majority of 2,049. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,0494.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.8%47,640 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,287
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,474 | 40.9% | |
| Labour | 17,425 | 36.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,185 | 17.2% | |
| Others | 2,556 | 5.4% | |
| Valid votes | 47,640 | ||
| Majority | 2,049 | 4.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Forest of Dean at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,474 votes (40.9%).
What was the majority in Forest of Dean in 2005?
2,049 votes (4.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Forest of Dean in 2005?
70.8% of the 67,287 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,640 votes).
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