2005 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Halifax: 2005 general election result
Labour won Halifax at the 2005 general election with a majority of 3,417. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,4178.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.2%39,659 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,799
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,579 | 41.8% | |
| Conservative | 13,162 | 33.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,100 | 17.9% | |
| Others | 2,818 | 7.1% | |
| Valid votes | 39,659 | ||
| Majority | 3,417 | 8.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Halifax at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,579 votes (41.8%).
What was the majority in Halifax in 2005?
3,417 votes (8.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Halifax in 2005?
61.2% of the 64,799 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,659 votes).
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