2005 general election · East Midlands
Gainsborough: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Gainsborough at the 2005 general election with a majority of 8,003. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,00317.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.9%45,681 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,357
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,040 | 43.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,037 | 26.4% | |
| Labour | 11,744 | 25.7% | |
| Others | 1,860 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 45,681 | ||
| Majority | 8,003 | 17.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gainsborough at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,040 votes (43.9%).
What was the majority in Gainsborough in 2005?
8,003 votes (17.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Gainsborough in 2005?
64.9% of the 70,357 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,681 votes).
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