2005 general election · North East
Gateshead East and Washington West: 2005 general election result
Labour won Gateshead East and Washington West at the 2005 general election with a majority of 13,407. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 13,40738.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 56.2%34,668 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,705
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,997 | 60.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,590 | 21.9% | |
| Conservative | 4,812 | 13.9% | |
| Others | 1,269 | 3.7% | |
| Valid votes | 34,668 | ||
| Majority | 13,407 | 38.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Gateshead East and Washington West at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,997 votes (60.6%).
What was the majority in Gateshead East and Washington West in 2005?
13,407 votes (38.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Gateshead East and Washington West in 2005?
56.2% of the 61,705 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,668 votes).
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