2005 general election · East of England
Hitchin and Harpenden: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Hitchin and Harpenden at the 2005 general election with a majority of 11,393. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,39324.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.8%47,387 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,967
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,627 | 49.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,234 | 25.8% | |
| Labour | 10,499 | 22.2% | |
| Others | 1,027 | 2.2% | |
| Valid votes | 47,387 | ||
| Majority | 11,393 | 24.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Hitchin and Harpenden at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,627 votes (49.9%).
What was the majority in Hitchin and Harpenden in 2005?
11,393 votes (24.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Hitchin and Harpenden in 2005?
70.8% of the 66,967 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,387 votes).
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